Richard is spot on there, the hulls may take the longest time to build but the material cost for them is roughly 1/4 - 1/3 of the total cost. The other stuff is difficult for a home-builder to construct without the correct tools and experience.

Other than that, give it a go, it can be frustrating at times but is very rewarding in the end.

How much was the taipan blank mast section? Not sure if you mean the section was $1200 or to finish it is $1200.

PS. Fairing sucks!