Refit Progress (====——–)

Here’s my plan for upgrades and repairs. I see three “types” of projects. Projects I can do at home, projects I can do while in the water, and projects I have to do on “the hard”, at a boatyard. I have 3 weeks of vacation each year, so that’s when I’d tackle those big projects. I’m basing this on priority, as well as season. For instance, a project I can do at home, can be done in the winter. A project that needs to be done in boatyard would be a summer project. These prices are based on now. Who knows what the prices will be when I actually buy them? For instance, I think I’ve found a way to save thousands on electronics, and I might go a different route for the electric motor.

Black = Not started, Green = In progress, Red = Done, Blue = Actual price

(updated 8/04/2022)

 

Hardware Updates (Estimate = $1080/Actual =$1057)

  • rope for the head sail $58
  • rope for the reefing of the main sail $240
  • rope for the traveler $90
  • pulleys for the reefing system $316
  • 2 line grips ($30)
  • splicing tools $64
  • tap and die kit  $30
  • rivet gun $18
  • Misc. hardware $40
  • get a wetsuit, so I can clean the bottom of the boat instead of paying $150 each time. $146
  • scraper for cleaning the bottom. $55

Sail Pack (Estimate = $1593/Actual =$1196)

  • sail pack kit $446
  • rope for lazy jacks $350
  • low friction rings $80
  • pulleys for lazy jacks $15
  • cleat $10
  • extra twist locks and webbing $35
  • sewing machine rental and pro help $260
  • fabric for bimini ($1000)
  • supplies for bimini ($80)

Cabin Wall Repair (Estimate = $2633/Actual =$9309)

  • oscillating multi tool $50
  • marine plywood $550
  • acrylic $300
  • fiberglass rolls $217
  • a lot of epoxy $500
  • fairing $200
  • filler to turn the epoxy into a structural glue $132
  • primer $176
  • rollers and stuff $245
  • peel ply $53
  • paint $436
  • labor $6000
  • shrink wrap $150
  • bolts $300

Fairing/Hull Painting/Mast Rewiring (Estimate = $1520/Actual =$3834)

  • crane rental $200
  • boatyard $500
  • labor $900
  • LED lights (anchor, spreader, steamer lights) $71
  • spool of wire $114
  • wind direction thing $28
  • sealant $16
  • non skid paint $129
  • new handles $200
  • stanchion repair $60
  • cleats $216

Captain’s Quarters Remodel (Estimate = $820/Actual =$679)

  • wood ($75)
  • paint $40
  • insulation $435
  • adhesive $19
  • PVC vinyl tiles/strips ($240)
  • LEDs $84
  • electrical outlets $23
  • door handles $65
  • screen $5
  • latch $8

(I am here)

Galley Remodel (Estimate = $1920/Actual =$926)

  • new refrigerator $898
  • sink ($200)
  • faucet ($200)
  • water filter ($130)
  • PEX pipe ($150)
  • PEX cutter $15
  • PEX crimper ($30)
  • fittings ($50).
  • wood ($150)
  • PVC tile ($60)
  • Drawer tracks, handles, hinges, etc. ($40)
  • outlet $13

It’s at this point that the boat will be livable. The head still doesn’t have a shower, but marina’s do. If a live aboard slip opens up, I’m ready to go.

Navigation System (Estimate = $4900/Actual =$2233)

  • wind speed sensor $800
  • depth sensor $600
  • tablet $0
  • NMEA0183-NMEA2000 converter $110
  • PI $102
  • Pican-M $100
  • case $50
  • AIS $255
  • GPS $18
  • NMEA2000 starter kit $167
  • screens ($200)
  • power adapter $12
  • ethernet ports $19

Electrical System (Estimate = $18910/Actual =$ )

  • solar panels ($500)
  • arch ($700)
  • control unit ($500)
  • battery monitor. ($210)
  • batteries ($8000)
  • engine ($8500)
  • crane ($500)
  • paint ($90)

Head Remodel (Estimate = $1260/Actual =$13)

  • tankless water heater ($350)
  • fuse panels ($240)
  • heavy duty wire ($155)
  • power distribution blocks ($30)
  • holding tank ($75)
  • temperature control for the shower ($150)
  • shower curtain track ($20)
  • paint and PVC tile ($240)
  • outlet $13

Cabin Remodel (Estimate = $200/Actual =$40)

  • insulation ($100)
  • PVC tile ($50)
  • wood ($50)
  • outlets $40

Safety/Misc. (Estimate = $10000/Actual =$1236)

  • life raft ($1850)
  • EPRIB ($800)
  • bow roller ($300)
  • anchor ($420)
  • storm anchor ($650)
  • anchor chain ($1000)
  • windlass ($800)
  • synthetic standing rigging $966
  • forestay $250
  • copper coat ($2000)
  • antibird spikes $20

That’s a grand total (not including selling stuff, and unexpected costs) of… $39468. This is also not including “luxury” items. Like a water maker, or a windvane, or even new sails. I’d love to have those, but they aren’t necessary to get me out on the ocean.