I needed to replace the cutlass bearing on my Yamaha 33, so I hunted around for a few reputable shops for a quote on the work.
Two told me that the job was "very complex" and that they were too preoccupied with other matters at the moment.
The third took a week-and-a-half to get back to me with a quote, and when he did, suggested that 9 hours at $100/hour would just about settle things nicely...not including parts.
So, I decided to do the work myself. Rented a wheel puller and a bearing puller, and with no prior experience (apart from watching some vids on the subject on YouTube), managed to complete the job successfully in under two hours.
Why are these marine repair people such unbelievable shysters?
Two told me that the job was "very complex" and that they were too preoccupied with other matters at the moment.
The third took a week-and-a-half to get back to me with a quote, and when he did, suggested that 9 hours at $100/hour would just about settle things nicely...not including parts.
So, I decided to do the work myself. Rented a wheel puller and a bearing puller, and with no prior experience (apart from watching some vids on the subject on YouTube), managed to complete the job successfully in under two hours.
Why are these marine repair people such unbelievable shysters?