universal joints, gimbal bearing and bellows

[Black as]

I have a 1988 Bayliner 2250 Capri with a 350 chev and along with a Cobra stern drive, in the next few months I want to replace the universal joints, gimbal bearing and bellows etc and got a price from my local marine dealer and he said around AUS$600.00 to AUS$1000.00 for parts and labor, does that sound like a fair price.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: universal joints, gimbal bearing and bellows

I know here in the states the transom service kit is about 125 to 150.That includes everything but the u-joints.
Not sure what they get there for labor rates but the 600 sounds reasonable.
Getting up to 1000 sounds too high...but then again how much hourly are they charging?

 

[Black as]

Re: universal joints, gimbal bearing and bellows

He estimated the gimbal bearing at $400.00 and the 2 universals at $75.00 ea he was reluctant to give a fixed price on the labor because he said some take a little more time than others.