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wrote in message oups.com...
I have become interested in building a power boat, specifically, the
Glen-L Wee Hunk Pacific Dory (16') as a general purpose run around the
bay, up the river boat. My son thinks I can buy a boat for less than I
can build. My general estimates are as follows:

Motor (new) $4000
Other $1000
Trailer $1200

Total for building: $6200

He believes I can buy a used similar boat for less and he may be right.
Any perspective on this?

He may be right, but for me, saving money is not the point behind
building. It depends what you like doing.

If you enjoy the building process, build.
Any money I've saved by building is pretty small (it may even have
cost me more to build than if I'd gotten a good deal on a second-hand
dinghy). Either way, building my boat has been a pretty poorly payed
job on an euros-per-hour rated basis. For me, it's a hobby and a way
to relax, and I get real satisfaction out of doing somthing very
different to the work I do in my professional life.

If you just want to get out and go boating asap, buy second-hand.
Less grief, time and (possibly) outlay.