On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:43:18 -0500, Jeff wrote:

You should check around - you may be asking for something that the marina
doesn't normally do. They may be quoting for renting a crane or towing
the boat to another facility, or hiring a rigger. Or they may be quoting
for both unstepping and stepping. Or they may just be expensive.

Good point. Don't call a marina. They're basically property management
companies. Call a boatyard or shipyard.

If you're in New England, you're within a day's sail of some of the best
boatyards in the world. Let your fingers do the walking...

Or tell us where you are, and what kind of boat you have. Someone here
is likely to have a recommendation for you.

Matt O.