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Replacing boat solenoid cost and labor?

  • I am thinking about buying a boat cheap, to fit my budget. I am only 16 and my parents wont help me purchase unless I have cash in hand. I was looking at a boat that says it needs new solenoid. The year is 1991 and its a i/o. I have seen posts saying it cost up to a grand for parts and labor at a shop. Is that right? -How much at a shop to replace (estimate or how much it was for you)? -How much are the parts if I buy them (general cost on any i/o)? -How hard is it to replace, my dad is a electrician so that may help, but hes not familial with boat motor..

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    You will soon learn that people selling cars, boats, or anything mechanical, will often tell you that I isn't running because a simple inexpensive part needs to be replaced. What you find after you pay your money, is that what ever it is, will cost far more than it's worth. A mercruiser solenoid $85 and a min. labor charge (about $130) but in fact the engine will not start. Don't ever buy a boat that will not start. If you can't buy it face to face after a test run......don't buy it at all. On line shopping for boats is not for first time buyers. It's like wishing for a bargain. It's just not going to happen. You buy someone else problems. Save your money and learn about boats, before you buy.

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Listen to Richard on this one!

Sands

Listen to Richard on this one, part 2.... Buying a boat cheap is often the most expensive possible thing to do. And even if you know a great deal about what you are doing you can get sucked in big time. If it is not running assume the engine and drive train is completely knackered, and that you will be replacing the lot - and do your sums and make an offer that reflects that, then you might - just might - get a nice surprise if it isn't a total dog. Condition of hull and trailer is important too. An inboard boat is perhaps a little too much for a first boat - buy something simple and affordable and with everything working, and work up to the costs and responsibilities of a larger boat.

ricsudukai

you mean the starter solenoid? hundred bucks or less, bolt off, bolt on, connect the wires you're done. If it won't start then you can't test drive it. I would strongly encourage you to let some other poor sucker buy this one.

jtexas

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