Re: $2600 gimbal job?
 

I had my gimbal replaced under warranty by mercruiser. I did a little extra searching on OSO because I had heard there was a better way than drilling hole in the sides of the transom assembly and it would make future repairs easier. I got in touch with Ron Bender of J-R Marine and he sent out his kit. The mechanic that performed my repair agreed to do it with this kit . It ended up saving him a boatload of time and it looks great. www.J-Rmarine.com

Here is a picture of the finished product, much better than the Frankenstien plugs!!!

Re: $2600 gimbal job?
 

im with lofty most do work like that I will always let people know worst case just so they are prepaired if it is worse when we take it apart....

that might be what he is doing, keep in mind replacing a gimbel ring is a pain in the as*

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Whoops!! Maybe I should give my 2 cents first....The price is in line if you ask me. New ring, boots, clamps.....etc. and labor!! Sounds good to me :D

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R addiction bad link but would luv to see the info ( always looking for a better way)

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Rolly that links no good. I like the look of the kit though! Wouldn't mind getting my hands on one of those too., looks like a better mouse trap.

You can put your .02 anytime.... as long as you keep it to yourself :D

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www.jrmarine.com is there website. Looks like he has some neat ideas!

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Thanks PP :cool:

Re: $2600 gimbal job?
 

Just got my boat back, it cost me a grand for bellows, u-joints, shift cable, etc. No gimbal though, and no trim sensor. Sounds high to me.