Wooden Boat Repair

[George Fieser]

I need help on determining if an estimate is fair on a 1939 Chris Craft 30 ft Enclosed Cruiser. The bottom work is as follows:
1939 Chris Craft, 30 foot, Cruiser


1.Haul out Assist with haul out & Blocking, Launch 180.00

2. Repair Replace fractured plank, Pt bottom refasten
plank ends, stern bottom& misc. bottom 160.00

3. Related transducers 140.00

4. Repair Splice Chine Log, Pt. 340.00

5. Fabricate & Install worm Shoe 540.00

6. Customize & Install Swim platform 260.00

7. Bottom Paint Power washed, scuff and repair blisters
if applicable, prep and recoat bottom,( below waterline) 600.00

8. Repair Reef & Caulk all bottom seams 550.00

9. Repair Lap & install prop & zink 65.00

10. Materials shop materials & fasteners 85.00

11. Materials Polysulfide & jute caulking, Epoxy & Materials 280.00

12. Materials Shaft Zink 8.00

13. Materials Petit Copper Guard Antifouling Bottom Paint 180.00

14. Materials Mahogany Lumber 380.00

Total $3768.00

Does this sounds reasonable? I know you really have to see the boat, but it was in the water, floating with the bildge pump starting every 2 minutes.

Thanks for you help and assistance.

George

 

[Porthandbuoy]

That is a very difficult question to answer. Most people on this forum ask for DIY advice.

Have you spoken to other boat owners who have used this yard? Was the work completed on time, to budget and to their satisfaction?

Just noticed you're a new user. Welcome to the forum!

 

[George Fieser]

Thank you

Thank you for the advise. I will check out with others on his work and if he is reasonable on the price. Thanks for you reply and look forward to joining in convrsation and Learning.

George

 

[Poignard]

Worth getting a few estimates, if practicable.

 

[Romeo]

Where are you George? Your total is in dollars. Welcome to the forum> R

 

[Tranona]

Presumably prices are in US $ in which case the mechanical bits sound reasonable and the haul out charge is low, which suggests not an expensive shop. Whether the quote for hull repairs is good is difficult to say without seeing the boat. Problem with this type of repair is that you can uncover all sors of nasties, but an experienced boatbuilder would have accounted for that.

As said you perhaps need to see other work he has done and talk to other customers.

 

[George Fieser]

Thank you

Gentlemen,

Thank you for your input. I have contacted others in the area (Knoxville TN) and this indisvidual has a good reputation. It is a small group of people in this wooden boat repair and I guess reputation is everything.

Again, thanks for your help. I feel more like a steward of this boat, than an owner. It is in beautiful shape and will outlast me. Will make sure that the work is done right.

George

 

[chinita]

Given your location I would register with the Wooden Boat Forum for some detailed local knowledge and advice.

Good luck.