30 foot Kodiak in Juneau

[Rbob]

That is a good size fish and such a fantastic view, I am in awe. 

[Lindy]

Had my marine survey done and they valued the boat at 364,000. No major issues with my build, they wanted me to add a high water bilge alarm and fuel shut off near my engines. If I do the math, I believe that I had put 200,000 into the build. This includes about 250 hours of expert electrical work by Dan and his team. Given that I knew I was going to save money building the boat myself, I did put the highest quality components in the build I could find, this included Yamaha motors with electronic controls and Diamond Sea Glaze windows and doors. In Juneau, I was also hit by exorbitant shipping costs. I am certain that the boat could be build much cheeper down south if one were to chose different, less expensive,  components, and were not having to deal with high shipping costs. Regardless, Not only do I love my boat, how much of a boat I got for the money I spent was a huge value. Furthermore it was great fun to build it.

[Grady300]

What a beautiful boat! I'm not surprised at what the appraisal came in at. Just for comparison I now have about 125k in my 31' Kodiak as she sits today in the attached photos. My appraisal came in at 225k but that was before I even had motors on. There was an allowance added for the motors but I'm pretty sure it would appraise higher today. I've added a lot of equipment needed for fishing in Mexico. 

[Todd j]

I thought my boat appraisal would be much higher than it was.  Mine came in at $150,000.  I have spent $120,000 on the project, with top shelf everything, no DSG windows. I know she cannot be replaced for that amount today!

[Brian.Dixon]

Beautiful boat, Todd ... really like the color and stylish visor too

As for appraisals, they vary a lot ... each appraiser seems to be significantly different than others.  If you want to carry more insurance, I'd find an appraiser in a different 'neighborhood' and get a second opinion ...

bd

[Todd j]

Beautiful boat, Todd ... really like the color and stylish visor too

As for appraisals, they vary a lot ... each appraiser seems to be significantly different than others.  If you want to carry more insurance, I'd find an appraiser in a different 'neighborhood' and get a second opinion ...

bd

thanks BD.  I’m very proud of her.  I like the color a lot.  I also dig the different design on the visor too. 

[Brian.Dixon]

Agree ... the visor is awesome.  I really "connect" with your boat ... exactly the way I'd do it ... beautiful!