$750.00 FOR 5'' EXTENTION IS THIS RIGHT OR AM I GETTING RIPPED OFF

[nbru21]

I WENT TO GET AN ESTIMATE ON A 5'' ENT FOR MY 9.9 JOHNSON OUT BOARD AND WWAS TOLD $231.00 FOR KIT & 7 HOURS LABOR. I GOT THE MOTOR FOR FREE.. I DONT WANT TO SPEN THAT MUCH. IS THERE ANY OTHER WAYS TO SOLVE MY MOTOR LENGTH PROBLEM. I NEED 5'' TO GET MY FREE MOTOR TO WORK.??????

 

[fishthebay]

Re: $750.00 FOR 5'' EXTENTION IS THIS RIGHT OR AM I GETTING RIPPED OFF

Yep your getting raked. You can buy a new 9.9 for $1000

 

[jimdi]

Re: $750.00 FOR 5'' EXTENTION IS THIS RIGHT OR AM I GETTING RIPPED OFF

They didn't spend 7 hour rebuilding my 125 force engine!!!!<br /><br />Tell him you know hookers who give you more of an extension for less - and tell him where he can put his !<br /><br />Odds are this is a bolt on addition. Odds are you can buy the kit on the web for less - and follow the directions to install it your self.<br /><br />Unless this involves breaking open the gearbox - it shouldn't be that hard.<br /><br />If it does - sell your engine and put he money towards a good used engine that is the correct size.<br /><br />

 

[BayStLouis]

Re: $750.00 FOR 5'' EXTENTION IS THIS RIGHT OR AM I GETTING RIPPED OFF

The parts price sounds right, but no way would I spend that much on labor. That is a half-hour job for a skilled wrench and at worst, a half-day task for a shadetree mechanic. <br /><br />I have a service manual for a 15 hp (same engine), if you need some photocopies I'll be happy to oblige.<br /><br />You can e-mail me directly at gpz6@home.com with your postal address.<br /><br />BSL

 

[Boatman30]

Re: $750.00 FOR 5'' EXTENTION IS THIS RIGHT OR AM I GETTING RIPPED OFF

Nick,<br /><br />That sounds like someone is trying to make a bunch of money. I would NOT have the guy that quoted you 750.00 do the work or even get the parts from him. It shouldnt take 7 hours to do the job. Maybe 3 at most.<br />If you cant find parts, email me I think I have the spacer, shaft, and maybe the water tube for a 9.9 or 15.<br /><br />Best of luck,<br />Boat

 

[jimdi]

Re: $750.00 FOR 5'' EXTENTION IS THIS RIGHT OR AM I GETTING RIPPED OFF

After doing some checking - I found out this is a bolt on operation. ONe of my co workers - who is not that mechanical - did it on his. He said to make sure the kit is complete though - he had a hard time finding a kit for his - and when he did it was missing a part - that he had to have machined for him. He said the job itself wasn't that hard. His was an older 9.9 johnson/evinrude.