Mini tug mold cost estimation

[Simonas]

Being part of the EU, I would guess there would be a boatload of regulations to comply with, since your plan is a commercial venture concerning passengers and /or sales to the public. Maybe plywood wouldn't be allowed, I don't know. Maybe flotation tests, possibly inspections before, during and after construction. Liability insurance here can be monumental. You can easily lose everything you own, here, if you lose a liability case in court. Or even if you win, you could go broke paying a lawyer to defend you.

But yeah, the boat could be easily and quickly made if you have a plan and money and facilities and materials and tools and competent workers. And a market would help to possibly make it profitable.

Yes, we are in EU, but we have our law as well. And it says, that boats until 6 meters (which is the case) does not even require being registered. And boats with engines less than 10HP doesn't need any license to operate. My rent business idea is based on these two laws.

 

[Simonas]

About designer permission; This design from BE is not what I would consider high quality. Even amateurs around here are capable of better. If BE does not treat you well I suggest you solicit proposals. The other thing to consider is support. You asked early on where you get info about molding (I said material supplier). If you had asked where you get info, advice, and support about boat performance, boat building, and the business I would have said from your designer. You can ask here for opinions, but you should trust the designer you pay to help you decide. If you are serious about going into boat building professionally, choose a quality designer that will support you. It will be the best investment you make in this biz.

Boat designer reputation is about equal to builder reputation in establishing brand quality and resale value of a boat. If I check with a designer about one of his boats and he tells me it's not an authorized copy I know the builder is not to be trusted.

Designer is passed away some time ago, and I believe it's his son, who's selling plans, so basically no support. BUT, plans are cheap, material list is small. So small project to screw up.

Honestly, I've understood very little about technology, You have mentioned in post 17. Do You have any link to pictures, or videos, that I could understand it?
Thanks.