Premiere Marine

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Just a note for people considering using these guys. Their labor rate is $108.00 per hour or almost $2.00 per min. I hauled my motor in from Arkansas because my local mechanic was not available at the time. I needed the rubber pump button replaced and the motor was running rough some times at high speed. I asked for the bulb to be replaced and to fix the rough running issue. Three weeks later I was told the motor was ready . Imagine my shock when I got there and was presented with a bill for $533.59 . This was for a 9.9 mercury outboard. Here is what they did. Replaced 2 spark plugs, rebuilt the carb, replaced the fuel filter and the small rubber bulb. If my local mechanic had been available , who charges $50.00 per hour, I would be about $ 200.00 richer. When I expressed my shock. I was shown a notice on the office window stating their labor rate.

So, I am posting this just so you will not be shocked about your bill. As to the time charged I don't know since I don't know how long it takes to replace a fuel filter, etc., but they charged me $10.80 to replace each spark plug, which works out to about 6 minutes per plug. I think I can replace a plug much faster as they are easy to access. Needless to say I was not pleased about the bill. I still don't know what was causing the rough running, the filter or the carb, since they just went ahead and did both. The motor appears to be running OK, but I have not put in on the boat yet for a full test running it a top speed. I went to these guys because of a review I saw elsewhere saying how helpful they had been. Maybe so, but this service comes at a cost.

In fairness to the owner, maybe these are typical rates in the Kimberling City area. But where I live service rates are much cheaper. Next time, I will wait for my local guy.