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[RidgeRunner]

Originally Posted by lumberslinger178

Hi Pete,
I know how you feel, but its like our business ... when I give ppl estimates they look at me like I have three heads.... then you try to explain the cost of materials..... its outta control. the prices of the composites make my head spin, and anything petroleum based seems to go up once a month.
good luck selling that motor.

Agreed on the composites, you ain't kidding. Unfortunately for us, SYP 2x8 and 2x10 are at a 30 year low. There are so many people out there quoting rock bottom it is difficult to get enough mark-up in commodities to make a buck. 10% gross will get orders and keep the lights on but we are really only moving dollars, pushing paper and keeping everyone here employed. Truckloads of 2" framing lumber that used to cost $9K or 10K are now $5k. Sorry to highjack I will step off the soap box now.

About the 35hp motor. I assume tiller? What is the shaft length? I have a friend looking for a 20" remote. He wants elecric start and power trim but won't come off his wallet for new.

[phester]

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$-400$

[phester]

BTW, that 53.00 did include the gasket as well......