Richard,

Somewhere in this process you probably signed some sort of written
contract, perhaps called a work order. There's probably some langauge in
that contract about warranties. My guess is that you are liable for the cost
of the parts and labor to install the risers and manifolds and they are
obligated to deliver to you a working boat. If they blew the diagnosis then
they should eat extra cost to make your boat run.

Dave M.

thanks everyone for the good insights and suggestions
I have had a long relationship with this dealer/service place and I
wanted to get some others opinion before I deal with them this week.
let's hope that it comes to pass that both parties end up OK and most
importantly, the boat gets fixed.

Dave,

Not likely as to any obligation to deliver a working boat.

Perhaps, but he needs to read his contract. It should contain some sort
of warranty info.

Dave M.

I have worked with these guys for many years and we do not have a
written contract. they hauled the boat and said they would look at it.
2 weeks later they said needs new minifolds and risers. I said OK.
they did that and tested it again and the engine filled with water
again. it was not the risers and manifolds. Since then they have
eliminated the exhaust intake as well. at this point they are not sure
what the problem is and are recomending a new engine. If I decide that
I don't want a new engine (let's say the boat is not worth the
investment) how much should I owe to the boat yard and what does one
do with a boat with an engine in pieces?

thanks
PS jonesing for a boat ride, I took my digny out this morning-very nice

On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:41:02 -0700 (PDT), richard
wrote:

at this point they are not sure
what the problem is and are recomending a new engine.

A new engine is not usually cost effective on an older boat but a
rebuilt short block is probably within reach - maybe $5K or so with
installation.

It's possible that your heads are rusted out however and may need to
be replaced. That would dictate a rebuilt long block which will cost
somewhat more.