Interior renovation - liveaboard

[Bayliner Cuddy]

I'm thinking of buying a 72 foot Navy ship as a liveaboard. The ship already has been converted (for the most part), so it has a nice galley, captain's quarters, and bathroom. That is about 40-50% of this ship's usable space and, except for the captain's quarters, that is all deck level. Below deck (in addition to the captain's quarters) is the engine room, crew's quarters and crew's galley. The crew's quarters need to be updated, but generally look to be in good shape.

What I really trying to figure out from a cost perspective, is what it might cost to build out the engine room. The room is about 30-35 feet long and 15-17 feet wide. It is more or less just an open, clean space (the engine was removed).

I've looked through past posts and can't seem to find a rough estimate for something like this. I would probably build that area out to be a fairly open space for entertainment (so, built in shelves, flooring, wall finishings, lighting, etc.) I realize that the costs will vary widely depending on quality of materials and whether I do the work myself, but I would still find it extremely helpful to have a general sense of what those ranges might be. For example, if I do all of the work myself other than wiring, plumbing and things that might affect the ships integrity, how much would this type of project cost using middle of the road materials? If anyone can direct me to a good source to help me figure this out, that would also be great.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

 

[Solittle]

Re: Interior renovation - liveaboard

While I have never tackeled a project anywhere near the likes of what you contemplate I think I would start by picking up some type of computer aided design program where you could play with various ideas to come up with design alternatives. I would be looking for a program that includes utility layouts and could produce some kind of bill of materials. Once you have one or more designs you can then price it out. You will of course have to consider the marine environment unless you can find a program that is intended specifically for boats.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Interior renovation - liveaboard

Last year,.......
I remodeled a House that is just Slightly larger than the Room that you want to do,.............

I did it for about $2500.00,.............
'course, I do All my own Work,+ I'm an Expert Dumpster Diver..........

 

[flashback]

Re: Interior renovation - liveaboard

So your not going to re-power? Is the hull steel? I guess if you are not going to take the boat to sea then you could use regular house hold appliances and such.. although you still will need to maintain the hull.. sounds like quite a project. good luck to you if you decide to take it on....

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Interior renovation - liveaboard

i'm a retire General Contractor. i have people ask me all the time how much will is cost to do this or do that. without a set of firm plans, and detailed specifications, as to material, finishes, flooring, plumbing fixtures, electrical. and meeting the codes, it is impossible to give and estimate. you could do it for $2,000, or $200,000. being a boat every thing is going to have to be grounded.