Time charged for repairs on Mer 200 HP?

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gss036

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Had my 1989 Merc 200 HP in the shop yesterday for repairs/maintence. New Head gasket, water pump impeller, shaft seal for lower unit, pressure test and new plugs. Charged me 4 1/2 hours labor. Sounds a little high to me or is that just book time?? I was thinking more along the line of 3 hours.
 
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Re: Time charged for repairs on Mer 200 HP?

They prob got a labor book they go by
 
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Re: Time charged for repairs on Mer 200 HP?

By the sounds of it you went in for lack of water?<br /><br />What I would have charged. .5 hours for the head gasket.<br /><br />1 hour for the waterpump. <br /><br />.5 for the shiftshaft seal<---actually probebly would have thrown the labour in for free...as I was there already doing the Waterpump.<br /><br />.5 to test.<br /><br />So we have 2 hours...so $130.00<br /><br />TMD
 
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Re: Time charged for repairs on Mer 200 HP?

Thanks for the reply, I didn't get a chance to talk with the shop owner when I picked up my boat, so called them back this AM and asked why the extra time. Said he had found water in the lower unit and pressue tested and found a leak at the shift shaft. The owner said he did most of the work himself and he charged flat rate. The guy is a friend, he gets me in and out in the same day, kind of hard to complain to him since he treats me well. I just wanted know for my own satifaction, now I know and am happy.
 
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Re: Time charged for repairs on Mer 200 HP?

that's a real bargain Doc! wish I lived down the road :D
 
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Re: Time charged for repairs on Mer 200 HP?

Bunch of theives...<br />They see a boat, and think that you are made of money. And go for the jugular..<br />Better off teaching yourself and that way you get to know your motor :D
 
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I think it's fair. The book time is flat rate. You are partially paying for his expertise. That does not come cheap.<br /><br />In and out in one day! You should send the guy a gift.
 
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