The thing that slays me is buying parts that I need for mock-up NOW, but then will just sit until I am ready for assembly. I don't want to have to purchase a $$$ radiator or $$$ wiring kit or.....and have the warranty drop off before I even have the chance to turn the key (I'm hoping that I will be in position to do my maiden voyage by September of next year).
So I've been plotting the schedule of purchases so that I minimize my exposure.
Toxictiki - Perhaps I shouldn't have, but I have been keeping track of both expenditures AND labor hours. Yes, I expect I'll need resuscitation when I add it all up! ;'}