Looking for mechanic to install gas inboard engine

[max]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a quality and reasonably priced mechanic to install new gas inboard engines in a 31 Express boat. Boat is located in Pasadena, MD.

Ideally I would like to find an experience one man show without a lot of overhead to keep the price labor reasonable.

Thanks,

Mark

 

[Dusty Rhoads]

Mark: There are 2 brothers in Galesville, and I don't know how far out they go,,however they used to be the top mech's. for Carver/Silverton when on the Eastern shore. Been in business for yrs. and are very good. I'll search for the # but I believe it is ? Marine Engines Unlimited or something like that. Don and Lee Hardy. They are right around the corner from Pirates Cove Rest./ if you know the area.
Probably some good ones up that way though.

 

[Jensen]

how well do the engines match up, because if there isn't too much fabrication to be done, that is a job you could do yourself without much trouble. You would just have to do it at the marina and pay the forklift. I pulled my engine and replaced a coupler last season and was able to do if for a little over a hundred dollars, as compared to my friend who paid a little under two thousand dollars. I would consider investing in tools and a book because it really isn't a terribly hard job to do at all. I pulled, worked on, and reinstalled mine in three days after work. Granted mine is I/O but it really isn't an impossible job. Good luck, and sorry, I don't know anyone. : )