New Mosquito costing and sourcing information.
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Being a one-design, not limited to a single builder, there is more than one way to obtain a new Mosquito. Every option is available from building the whole thing yourself starting with sheets of plywood or foam, right up to buying a new foam sandwich boat ready to race. To discuss new foam sandwich hulls contact Philip Warren-Smith on 03 9898 6107 - after 9pm. |
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One advantage of the Mosquito is that it does cost less to put on the water than any other cat of similar performance. Add a spinnaker and the ride you get for your money is awesome.
The costs on this page are not terribly accurate - especially those in red. Please let me know if you can suggest more accurate figures.
Components, costs, where to buy
Cat rigged boat complete
| Item | Approximate cost | Supplier |
|---|---|---|
| VMCA membership | $25 | VMCA |
| Plans and sail number | $85 | VMCA |
| Building restrictions | Free | NMCC (click here) |
| Home built hulls | $1500 to $3000 | |
| Professional hulls | $8000 | |
| Mast section | $240 | VMCA |
| Mast fittings, spreaders etc: | $350 | AHPC |
| Rigging wire | $150 | Chandlery |
| Trampoline | $250 | Any sailmaker |
| Mainsail and battens | $1500 | Goodall, Irwin |
| Ropes | $100 | |
| Beams | $80 | VMCA or Comalco |
| Rudder stocks | $180 | AHPC |
| Tiller extension, U/J and bar | $45 | Comalco |
| Rudders | $620 | JK Fibreglass |
| Centreboards | $750 | JK Fibreglass |
| Mainsheet | $300 | |
| Other fittings | $300 |
Extras for sloop rig
| Item | Approximate cost | Supplier |
|---|---|---|
| Jib | $400 | Goodall or Irwin Sails |
| Ropes | $50 | |
| Ratchet blocks/cleats | $200 | |
| Other fittings | $100 |
Other pieces
| Item | Approximate cost | Supplier |
|---|---|---|
| Launching wheels | $100-$200 | AHPC |
| Trailer | $200-$3000 | Your local club! |
| Spinnaker and equipment | $1000-$1500 | See the spinnaker pages |
Contacts
| VMCA and NMCC | Philip Warren-Smith | 03 9898 6107 (after 9pm) |
| Hulls | Philip Warren-Smith | 03 9898 6107 (after 9pm) |
| Rudder boxes | Philip Pearce | ppearce@adelaide.on.net |
| Goodall sails | Greg Goodall | 03 5443 6910 |
| Irwin sails | Lindsay irwin | 03 9555 7328 |
| AHPC | 03 5443 6910 |