Lower unit repair cost

[trobinson017]

Hey all,

I just had my lower unit serviced by a marine mechanic who came by boat to my dock/lift. He took the LU with him last week and returned today and reinstalled it. He said he replaced all the seals and rebuilt the water pump with the kit I bought online. He pressure tested it and refilled the oil too. He charged me $117 which seemed inexpensive to me, especially coming by boat. But then I've never had the LU serviced before.

So is that a fair price for the service? Is it super cheap or way expensive? I'm just curious.

TIA!

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Lower unit repair cost

Yes, that is a vary fair price. The parts and pump will cost at least half that, depending on what motor you're working on. The bigger motors, you can expect to pay that, in just parts.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Lower unit repair cost

you supplied pump kit. very fair price for out of shop service.

 

[trobinson017]

Re: Lower unit repair cost

Thanks folks! I've just found my go-to marine mechanic then! which is great, cuz I don't have a trailer!

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Lower unit repair cost

I think that is super cheap. If it is quality work, he would have earned my continued business. Normally the two "house calls" would cost more than that.