Knot 4 Me

Did a few searches but want to verify and get some current numbers on engine removal/replacement. Boat is a 303 Formula. Twin 454's with CMI E-Tops. Imco hydraulic steering. I'm thinking no more than 10 hours per side for R/R? What is an average shop labor rate now? $75 - $90? TIA.

CIG3

I would say half that for someone who knows what they are doing. Maybe 7 hours max for both.

Knot 4 Me

Sorry, let me clarify a bit here. Looking for what most shops would charge hour and rate-wise. I know there are a bunch of guys here that wrench on their own that can R/R their engines in a fraction of the time most shops will quote. Thanks.

POWERPLAY J

Most shops are in the $100.00hr range. If possible pull drives and exhaust yourself and have the shop disconnect and pull engines. Save a boat load of cash.

POWERPLAY J

Btw. Last time I paid I did what I said in post #4 and was charged $500.00 to pull and put back in.

Knot 4 Me

Boat load... It is a buddy's boat. Drives and headers will not be removed prior but I agree that would save some coin.

phragle

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The marina I use has a bar that goes on the boat hoist. I do the wrenching, he does the lifting $50

Flyin-Bryan

Yea,Techs like nothing more than to have something half apart when they get it.if Your gonna do that might as well disconnect it all then have a Wrecker come pull em.

POWERPLAY J

All depends on the relationship you have with the shop. If you act like an ass with the shop then you get what you deserve.

Pwraddr

Last year I paid 700 an engine. I didn't do anything but drop off the boat.

Think it is around 6-7 hours per.