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Material List Generator

Calculate project costs and material budgets for your boat build.

Quick Samples
Try these common configurations to get started

Small Sailboat (25ft)

Basic cruising sailboat

Motor Yacht (35ft)

Luxury motor yacht

Wooden Dinghy (14ft)

Traditional wooden boat

Hull Dimensions
Enter your boat's principal dimensions
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About This Tool
The Material List Generator is a budgetary tool designed to give prospective boat builders a realistic starting point for financial planning. It uses a parametric formula based on boat dimensions, construction type, and finish complexity to generate a high-level cost breakdown.

Key Concepts:

Parametric Estimating: Using key parameters (like length) to predict costs.
Cost Multipliers: Adjusting base costs for complexity and location.
Contingency: A necessary budget reserve for unexpected expenses.
Labor vs. Materials: Understanding the two biggest components of total project cost.
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