Oil Pan Replacement Merc V6

[jigstick]

So i have an oil pan leak on my Merc V6.  Where the oil pan meets the timing chain cover.  Mechanic is recommending pulling the motor, replacing the oil pan, gaskets, seals, and timing chain cover.  Plus new oil filter and oil change.  Parts around $150 bucks.  But a lot of labor.  Said it should take him 3-4 days, and be $1600-2000.  Does this sound reasonable?

[Decoy Hound]

Nothing about boats is cheap, call around and get a couple more prices to compare. But sounds about right to me. The real hard part is finding someone who can do it right away, seems like everyone is two to four weeks out. Good luck!!

[jigstick]

 he can pull the engine today. Debating on having a new bilge pump out in while the engine is out

[Decoy Hound]

If the old one works, leave it alone but add a second one. One should be automatic with a float switch, usually the lower one. Have the other on a switch.

[Knotlost Charters]

The price does not sound bad at all for the time that takes..