Costs

Costs so far, all in $US or $HK as specified

16 Mar '12. Plans: from John Brooks, in Maine =  $ US 215.  Including Full Scale Plans and instructions

5 May '12. Wood: from Deco Co, 600 Reclamation St, Mongkok: Ramin strips, 13 of, 2"x3/16"x8' = $HK 390

West Epoxy: $HK 470 for one litre (from RHKYC)

Investment: one great Makita 10" bandsaw = $HK 4,000, from Kai Kee Metalware, Wanchai.

5 May '12. 6 lengths of Ramin from Deco Co, Mongkok, $HK 180.

Investment: a great Bosch rechargeable electric screwdriver.  That makes three I have, this one the best..  $HK 350

8 May '12. Plywood, WBP 1088, 16 pieces (actually needed 12, but got a few extra): $HK 5,407, including one long bit of hardwood 1"x 2"x 8'. From Tai Yick Timber Co Ltd, Mongkok.

9 May '12. Batu and Douglas Fir from Florence Tang at Dorfield Ltd.  $HK 1,820

Investment: one great Makita electric plane: $HK 1,200

Epoxy in bulk: 20 litres (about 5 US gallons) ordered from the Ship Shop, RHKYC. 20L at $HK5,400 makes Epoxy about the most expensive part of the boat!

16 May '12. Screws and other fastners, Marine grade, A4/316 Stainless, from Hyundai Screws Mfy Co, Kwong Fook Bldg,  28-30 Shantung St, Mongkok, $HK 2,888.
21 May '12. Investment: (21 May '12): One great Makita Table Saw from Kai Kee Metalware, Wanchai: $HK 4,900.

25 May '12. bought online a set of bronze fastners, from Glen Marine design.  These are great too, and I keep them by my bedside to admire them.... $US 350 delivered. ($HK 2,715 equivalent).  The SS ones can still be used in some parts, especially the larger ones.                   

4 June '12. Investment:  One great Makita Biscuit Jointer from Kai Kee Metalware, Wanchai: $HK 3,950, including 100 biscuits.

5 July '12. Wood:  Batu, 3/4" and 1/2" by 14' for Transom and Keelson. From Dorfield.  $2,860

For wood types in Hong Kong see "Marine woods in Hong Kong"