At 01:45 PM 10/9/2002 -0700, Shawn Baker wrote: >Hi Capt. Donald, > >"Donald R. Reid" <dreid9_at_earthlink.net> wrote: >>I have a difficult question ... I have to determine the value of a >>kayak project ... double ... wherein the hull (strip built) was >completed ready for fiberglassing. > >To have this kayak rebuilt to this stage by a professional, you'll >probably pay (80 hr x 30/hr = $2,400). > >If you figure your own time at a lower unit rate, say, $15/hr, which is >entirely reasonable, but at more time (you're not a pro--no offense >meant, just stating a reasonable guess), figure (150 hr x $15/hr = >$2,250). > >You also have the value of the wood, glue, staples, forms, which can >easily run $200. > >Give the adjustor these price ranges. If they will settle with you for >$2,100-2,500, and that would be entirely fair. > >Buying a completed handmade strip kayak can cost $2,500-$6,000. There's one for sale on eBay right now with a reserve of $8000. I heard of a kayak awhile back from Japan that supposed sells for $10,000. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Oct 09 2002 - 16:32:41 PDT
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