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[PSUBS-MAILIST] K-350 hull cost
Maybe Dan could give us an idea of what he spent to purchase steel for his
K350.
That figure along with the battery cost could give everyone an idea if
this
realistically can be done on the proposed budget.
Jeff
Sure Jeff!
These prices are for the materials and rolling the
steel. All the rest I did in my shop so have no costs for it. I
didn't want to keep a record of the time.
I'll price it in three parts. All materials
are either Stainless Steel or PVQ grade 70 carbon steel.
First the main part of the hull. The steel, rolling costs, end caps, welding wire and rods
totaled to $1770. That includes the cost of the viewport ring in the front
of the hull.
The conning tower and hatch cover materials
with the heavy collar that mates it to the hull cost $1339. This price
included the four steel rings for the viewports but not the lenses. Also I
should point out that is with a stainless steel conning tower top ring and a
carbon steel hatch cover ring. The 25 inch diameter by 5/8 thick stainless
steel ring was $359. The carbon steel ring of the same size was only
$110.
Also the K-350 has two battery pods. The material
for both of them ran about $400.
When you look at this list, a sub looks cheep but
don't be fooled. Little things like stainless steel piping and valves along with
all the other little goodies that are required, run up the tab quite a
bit. I'm about three quarters done and have a bit over $10, 000 in
it. I still need the electronics, eight batteries and a bunch of
little things the finish it. It sure doesn't look like that much
until you add up the bills.
Hope this helps,
Dan H.