the "marina" I went to is actually a marine repair shop that is probably 6 mile away from the water. He's been there for decades and they are a well known and respected business. It is a top notch place and you pay a premium.....their shop rate is 120 per hr. and they'll rob you with a smile. I personally rarley go there for parts or repairs when needed....I was just there for a thermostat and that shop is closer than my usual place. Kenny and Ridge, yes, price for materials are out of control, however, the two decks I just completed, in timber tech, the material cost actually came down from the last time I used it. It was not the top of the line XLM or Earth boards....it was "value plank" in grey , twin finish. In the same condo complex I did two or three decks there two years back and I paid approx. 2.47 per lin. ft. at that time. I just ordered 800 lin. ft. and it was 2.08 per ft. I think TT is just phasing it out.....who knows. And Ridge, the motor is a 15" shaft, no trim/tilt pull start [with lots of compression]two hands needed but it usually starts on the first pull. I'd be looking for somewhere around 350$-400$
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