The Basic Methods of Pearl Farming: A Layman's Manual - CTSA

($48,145 - $38,713)AppendixTable 2. Costs (for operating farm for 18 months)Item Item Description Unit Cost Quantity Price/Unit ($) Total Cost ($)Spat boat (20'-30') grafting size spat spat 5000 3500 1.75 6125two outboard motors (35 grafting hp) fees and4000Graftingservicestrip 1 13,000.00 13,000travel/lodging expensesmiscellaneous boat gear 5002 persons/3 days perLabor seeding platform hour 3744 2.00 7488week/18 months1000small generator for the generator (to500Diesel gasgallonsupply electricity)basic office equipment (telephone, fax, etc.) 500200 0.50 100Gascompressorfor the outboard motor gallon1000200 2.00 400Equipment 2 sets SCUBA repairs gearrepairs to boats,engines, generator, etc.1500500Miscellaneousgrafting and other work tools 700tools, knives, gloves,materials and1000compressor suppliessuppliesropes, floats, anchors for 3 lines 2300Communications TOTAL phone/fax/email $17,000500Table 3. Startup costsfor small farmsMarketingDepreciationInsurance1 overseas trip formarketingassumes $15,000 inassets depreciated at10% for 10 yearsworker and vehicleinsurancetrip 1 4000.00 400034002000Concession permit fee permit 1 200.00 200Total Costs $38,713Page 69