Hi,
thank you all for your contributions - I read through all of them, after first studying the CLC website, and I learned a lot.
Two weeks ago, I donated my old, old McGregor 25 to charity. Now I have a vacant spot to fill, for something that is easier and faster to launch and still has enough dry space to sleep two.
As with everything in life, it is possible to strive for perfection, and some find satisfaction in spending a lot of time and money on building. I want to go sailing. I'm more inclined to the "utility approach": It has to be technically sound, but it doesn't have to be a masterpiece in perfection. I've seen a lot of homebuilt projects in aviation starting with high hopes and ending collecting dust, because the costs and the effort were under-estimated.
My estimation for the total building costs (provided I already have the space and the tools and live close enough to MD to drive there and pick up the materials) are about $11,000, without trailer. Is that about right, or did I miss someting? Paint? (Kit 3375, Sails 1400, Spinnaker 715, Sailing hardware 1700, Timber Package 2000, Lead Keel 300, Running Rig 250, Hull hardware 970).
What is the total building time for someone who has a technical background, never hires a contractor for anything, and strives for functional craftsmanship over aesthetic perfection? Those 575 hours / 30 weekends? Or less? Are those 30 weekends "fully dedicated weekends", or does the nature of the work require longer brakes (like described in John's videos), so there is still time to have a life besides the project?
Thanks,
J