The 20 hr checkup includes such items as checking the alignment between the
engine and outdrive (if so equipped), checking and adjusting steering and
shift cables (which stretch when new), and checking any warranty issues.
Remember that the labor rate is not what the mechanic gets, it includes
overhead such as rent, administrative labor, utilities, advertising, etc.
The visual inspection by a factory trained mechanic is a lot different from
you or me looking at something. Nobody ever said boating was cheap!

Ron



"werlax" wrote in message
om...
I just got the boat back from it's 20 hour maintenance that the dealer
suggested I take in to them to ensure it's done properly. Stupidly, I
didn't ask enough questions at the time. It seems to me that all they
did was change the crankcase oil and gear lube and then, according to
the service guy, checked the trailer, gauges, etc. Everything apart
from changes those two fluids seems to have been a visual inspection.
For under $20 in parts and over $170 in labor, it seems to be a huge
scam. I could have easily changed those fluids myself. Next time
I'll know better. Next step... winterizing. Who should do it?
Thanks!