Cost of hull structure for different materials

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by Alik, Aug 29, 2005.

  1. Alik
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    Alik Senior Member

    Interested in cost of structure, USD/kg for different materials (including labor, material, other expenses). Sure this all depends on region, but this is what I got:

    FRP (CSM) mass production in mold - 8-12 UDS/kg
    FRP advanced, custom made - over 20 USD/kg
    Wooden laminate - 14...20 USD/kg (?)
    Steel, thin plate structure, welded - 4-7 USD/kg
    Aluminum alloy, welded - 6-10 UDS/kg

    Any comments?
     
  2. JEM
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    JEM Senior Member

    1) Wooden laminate seems very low. That's just a hunch though.
    2) Are molding costs included?
     
  3. Alik
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    Alik Senior Member

    For FRP mass production - yes.
     
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