Cost to build a Bluenose yacht

I am a junior naval architect looking into starting a fabrication company for Bluenose class yachts. I was hoping I could get some insight on how much the production cost would be for a yacht of this size. I am not looking for actual company start up cost (mold fabrication, equipment, etc), as this is already covered.I am just looking for the material cost I guess, and possible an estimate on the amount of labor needed. The website is http://www.wjroue.com/BluenoseClass/index.html

Here are some of the particulars:
Length, overall 23' 5"
Length, waterline 16' 0"
Beam 6' 3"
Depth 2' 4"
Draft 3' 8"
Displacement 2,050 lbs
Keel ballast, wooden design 750-755 lbs lead
Keel ballast, fiberglass design 815-900 lbs cast iron
Height of mast above deck 28' 9"
Length of boom 12' 4"
Sail area 218 sq. ft.

I am hoping to build them from FRP, using molds and vacuum bagging. Any insight would be great.

Bob McGrath

 

Bluenose

Bob, a truly beautiful classic yacht! I'm not sure how familiar you are with the Alerion sold by Garry Hoyt(Newport R&D ) and built by TPI Composites but you might consider that kind of business model. In other words, have an established, reputable builder produce the boat for you- saves the headaches of a production boat building operation. Garry is very approachable and a damn nice guy; you might give him a call just to talk over your plans. His phone number at Newport R& D is: 401-683-9450
Eric Sponberg ,contributor to this forum and marine engineer in addition to also being a naval architect, could help you with a professional assessment of the technical details and costing of the boat; his phone is 904-460-9494 ( www.sponbergyachtdesign.com )
Good luck with your plans for that beautifull boat and please keep us abreast of developments.

 

Heisler Boat Works in Nova Scotia may be a source as they build the Bluenose.
There are others as well on the South Shore, Chester, Mahone Bay, Indian Point etc.
Killick

 

The price for such yacht will be about 40 000 US$

 

40,000 US!? Whyever would it cost that much?

 

40.000USD per ton is a good estimate.