ukdiving
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There is very little coverage today in the mags on building your own boat and one could be forgiven for believing it has gone out of fashion. Self build used to be a very common way in to boat ownership but is it so today?
Being in my 50's I have always hankered to have a go and am sure I would find it a satisfying experience but would the end result (assuming I made a good job!) be saleable? How do self builds stand for re sale price compared to the cost of materials? How does cost of build compare to say a relatively new pre-owned factory produced vessel of same size?
I guess the real question is does self build make financial sense? or (apart from the satisfaction) is it a financial lemon and simply better to look in the used columns?
I appreciate that figures and comparisons are going to depend on many variables but I would appreciate any comments form those with experience.
I have been looking at the Selway Fisher plans for the Ailsa 22, a wooden 22 foot trailer sailer. Has anyone experience of building this? Does anyone know what the finished result is like to use?
Any feedback appreciated.
Being in my 50's I have always hankered to have a go and am sure I would find it a satisfying experience but would the end result (assuming I made a good job!) be saleable? How do self builds stand for re sale price compared to the cost of materials? How does cost of build compare to say a relatively new pre-owned factory produced vessel of same size?
I guess the real question is does self build make financial sense? or (apart from the satisfaction) is it a financial lemon and simply better to look in the used columns?
I appreciate that figures and comparisons are going to depend on many variables but I would appreciate any comments form those with experience.
I have been looking at the Selway Fisher plans for the Ailsa 22, a wooden 22 foot trailer sailer. Has anyone experience of building this? Does anyone know what the finished result is like to use?
Any feedback appreciated.