I know it's been talked about before but could you guys help me with some places that replace stringers? I live you the high desert and don't mind taking it down the hill for an excellent job. Thanks guys!!!!!


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are you talkin about victorville high desert? if so gs marine isnt too far from you then I think maybe martinez I thought I saw some one say something about them. why not just do them yourself just out of curiosity?

Guys I usually do everything myself even down to building my own engines but these days I work so much and don't have the time and much less the patience. I don't even know where to begin. Yes high desert victorville. What do you guys think it would cost to have done?


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Got off the phone with a place called Orange County Boat Repair. Anybody heard of them? Anyways I have 1/4 stringers on the boat and he quoted me $760. Does that sound right?


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Depends in how much of the work you have to do.

Get references and make some calls.

If all they are doing is the quarter stringers and nothing else, plan on the price doubling once they tear into it.

Just my experience.

GT

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2k at be boat repair in bellflowe

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X2 on Pats Fiberglass. Don has done two boats for me. Excellent work, and reasonable prices.


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Called them and he wouldn't give me a quote until I brought it down. The place from orange quoted that price with me pulling the engine myself which I was gonna do anyways. Not looking into double the quote price though. Just looking to get them repaired before the river trip I have planned in September. 


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In all honesty, I would have a major problem with someone who quoted me something like that over the phone. I was a boat mechanic most of my adult life (professionally) and I would never in a million years quote something like that without the advantage of touch, taste, smell...

Why do you think the quote is so low? To get you in the door...

There are $400 worth of just materials to do that job..., Not even figuring retail. 

$760 my ass! Tell him you want to see the breakdown... Bet you a bucket of chicken he can't do it. You won't leave that place without a $1500 to $2000 final tally.

Could be mistaken, doubt I am. What's his hourly rate? $40? 

GT

Honestly, this sounds like a straight shooter... I know you probably don't see it that way.

I just did a Ski Sanger last year, I charged the guy $2500 and I never pulled the motor. I am not even a shop. 

Buyer beware.

GT

Thanks I really appreciate your feedback    I only really have at most a grand for this repair right now and $1500 would not make that budget at all. What to do?


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Honestly, this sounds like a straight shooter... I know you probably don't see it that way.

I just did a Ski Sanger last year, I charged the guy $2500 and I never pulled the motor. I am not even a shop. 

Buyer beware.

GT

I'm with you GT.  This is my bro that needs this done.  All the input from you guys is why this post was started.  I dident feel right on the price and to good to be true.  It's not a issue to pay more for good work.  That is where this issue lays.  It is also not a issue to take the boat a distance to be done right.  If there was more time we would do it our self but running out of time and time to do this with our first time.  Bottom line if there is any buddy that can help or do this for a side job let's rock .


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Go buy a Pony keg and some red Solo cups and have a "stringer party". Just make sure your buddies bring some skills, and maybe some tools...   

GT

That might be a good time. Good one GT LMAO


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Just give in and do it yourself
Yes its alot of work ...
There is alot of people here that can give advice and threads that walk you through it . And not to mention you will KNOW whats there ...


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I would but I'm afraid it will take too long to complete and I absolutely have to have it done by September because I have a Parker trip planned and I'm planning on proposing to my girlfriend out there. 


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Just going to say it out loud.... $760 boy will NOT have it completed by the time he says he can, nor will it be on budget.... That I can guarantee you.

Sorry to be the killjoy pessimist, but you will thank me later. maybe. 

Where is this pile?

GT

I live it victorville high desert area.


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Anybody near by? I'm feeling an early wedding present coming on... I would be there if it wasn't a 6 hour drive....

GT

haha 7 and im in monterey

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