Cost to build 35' steel Colin Archer type?

"Its a BIG project but the complexity isn't"...exactly. in fact it is actually a matter of many small jobs that complete the BIG project, so do not fear it, divide it sensibly into smaller jobs and they all fall into place.
I have been abused previously for saying it, but I am happy to say it again, personally I find the boilermakers to be the best non trade boatbuilders, especially if doing round bilge, as it is an everyday thing for them to be doing so, whereas the standard welder is not a fabricator of compound structural curves.
If you can find a boilermaker that is also a sailor, then you have it in the bag.....

 

Landlubber has really dropped a pearl of wisdom here about welders.
There's a self-employed certified Boilermaker working in Port Townsend who is really a whiz. He works out of a converted school bus as his rolling shop and did a difficult job for me quickly and perfectly.

 

Thats good to know. I have plenty to learn in the next few months, cheers

 

Have a look at Dakota Creek in Anacortes WA? For them it would be a "small" job. I don't know about their pricing but I've heard that their quality is top notch. Always seem to keep busy at least.

http://dakotacreek.com/dci/

They might look at a 50' project and go phffft! Donno'

-jim lee

 

Wow given the size of their projects… I think 350’ is more their style.

 

Finding anyone in North America qualified and interested in building a 35' round bottom steel boat will be difficult. It just isn't done much here.....

Jenkins Marine in Victoria could do it....250-383-6440 http://www.jenkinsmarine.com/

And Sylte Shipyard in Maple Ridge could do it.....604-465-5525 or sylte@telus.net

The problem with big yards is big overhead costs...