Dave wrote:
I have inherited a 1986 Chris Craft Scorpion 230 with a Mercruiser 260
(Chevy 5.7L 350). It has a cracked block.

Anyonw know what to expect to pay to have someone pull the motor out
and reinstall. I would like to buy a new short block and do the
component swap myself.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave

The local yard should charge about $100 (+/-) to pull an engine. If
it's all ready to lift out. Crane time, one way.

Call a major engine rebuilder to come and get it, rebuild it (specify
marine rebuild), deliver to yard. Another $2-3000.

I did this once. Turned out very well. Chevy 350.

Mechanics charge a lot. Figuring out the good from the bad mechanics is
half the battle.

If a good mechanic does the work, $10,000 - $14,000 ought to cover it.
A bad mechanic, about twice that.

Does this help?