What should this cost me?

[fisher]

I am getting the wire from the control arm (the shifter) to the motor replaced by a marine mechanic. Approximately What would it cost me parts and labour? 40 horsepower mercury and it is an 11 foot wire.

Thanks

Edited August 12, 2012 by fisher

[jedimaster]

I am getting the wire from the control arm (the shifter) to the motor replaced by a marine mechanic. Approximately What would it cost me parts and labour? 40 horsepower mercury and it is an 11 foot wire.

Thanks

 

Is this the full wiring harness or just a single wire?

[SBCregal]

if its the throttle control, i'd imagine its a cable and not a wire? didnt you get an estimate from the shop before you ok'd the work? i think an hr or two in labour plus whatever the part costs is somewhat reasonable.

[jedimaster]

Same, a couple hours labour maybe 200 or so for that. For parts if its the control cables maybe 100-200.

[fisher]

if its the throttle control, i'd imagine its a cable and not a wire? didnt you get an estimate from the shop before you ok'd the work? i think an hr or two in labour plus whatever the part costs is somewhat reasonable.

I was stuck and had a marine mechanic come by the cottage we were staying at for the week and he end up putting in a new cable for $200 all-in. Very reasonable especially since it was a Sunday and his day off and I didn't even have to bring it in. Thanks for the replies.

[mercman]

I was stuck and had a marine mechanic come by the cottage we were staying at for the week and he end up putting in a new cable for $200 all-in. Very reasonable especially since it was a Sunday and his day off and I didn't even have to bring it in. Thanks for the replies.

 

 

WOW !!! Thats what i call great service!!!

[jedimaster]

Yup great service and price if you ask me. I would pay it and offer him a beer.

[Pikeslayer]

I was stuck and had a marine mechanic come by the cottage we were staying at for the week and he end up putting in a new cable for $200 all-in. Very reasonable especially since it was a Sunday and his day off and I didn't even have to bring it in. Thanks for the replies.

 

Good marine mechanics are hard to find in cottage country. You should post his contact info if he is agreeable. Referrals are a good way to acknowledge good work.

On that note, if anybody is in need of a quality marine mechanic in Seguin/Parry Sound area, I would recommend this guy: Andy @ 705-773-2841

 

Slayer

[GBW]

Good marine mechanics are hard to find in cottage country. You should post his contact info if he is agreeable. Referrals are a good way to acknowledge good work.

 

Slayer

Yeah, for someone to do that; the credit should be given to him for all to see.

[wormdunker]

You gave him a large tip right!!