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Mechanical repair fees?
scubadog	#1  Posted on 03/02/11 - 1:29 PM
Member Posts: 62 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/04/10	Not much experience with marine repair cost. I live in Boston what should I expect to pay an hour for repairs to outboard? Any feedback will be helpfull. Thanks.
Phil T	#2  Posted on 03/02/11 - 2:44 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	$90-120 for a factory certified mechanic. Unless you have several solid recommendations for an independent mechanic, an authorized dealer is the way to go. Get a diagnosis and detailed estimate in writing before approving work. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
scubadog	#3  Posted on 03/02/11 - 5:52 PM
Member Posts: 62 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/04/10	Thank you for your response.
Gamalot	#4  Posted on 03/03/11 - 5:35 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1086 Comments: 3 Joined: 06/21/10	Good Luck with the dealers! Around these parts the $100/Hr. at the dealer is about right but 10 minutes equals an hour of labor charges! I have learned to dread the day that I have to find a dealer to do the repairs. If you have no other option and can't do most of the work yourself then ask around to find a shop or at the very least to find a dealer who won't hose you down in the process.
myakka	#5  Posted on 03/03/11 - 5:45 PM
Member Posts: 36 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/09/05	What ever you do tell them you are a Mets fan and you hate hate the YANKEES