Approximate stringer replacement cost

[Ptownkid]

Title says it all, looking for real world numbers for those who have had it done.

[mapleleaf]

haven't done mine, but I think you're 3g's and up........sky's the limit, one thing will lead to another....

[Mani]

I have found that it makes a world of difference as to where you live and what all you do in prep work. Maple is completely right, one thing does lead to another. You keep telling yourself, "well if I'm going this far I might as well do this too". You can easily rack up a few thousand dollars with the extras.

Here in the Dallas, TX area the average estimates I got quoted were around $3500 to redo all the structural wood and floors inside the boat. The ones that were higher than that weren't overcharging, they were doing extras like gel coating the entire interior and providing a lifetime warranty against rotting.

I have heard of some people on this forum getting quoted up to $7000, so I would say shop around, and find a reputable shop. The extra $500 you might spend at a reputable shop will be worth the peace of mind.

[Okie Boarder]

Plan on anywhere from $5000 to $8000 depending on the shop, amount of work and quality.

[wotan2525]

DIY: $2500 - $5000
Shop: $4500 - $8000

[Ptownkid]

What if the boat is stripped right down before it's taken to a shop? All interior removed atc...

[riveredge]

definitely any prep you do will save you on the shop's time doing the same work, but the figures quoted above should give you the ball park you were looking for

[sybrmike]

I got quotes for 5500 and 6K and around 6 weeks to redo the floors and stringers in my Saltare - 4K if I stripped the interior, removed the motor, and pulled the top cap. Once I got that far, I figured heck why not just keep going...

Ended up just over 2k DIY in materials (plywood, poly resin, fiberglass cloth & mat) and a few tools (grinding wheels, pulleys, winch, etc.) that I didn't have laying around. Of course, 3 months later it's still in pieces (but the floor's finally finished!).

[supraconfused]

Greetings.Your forum saved me from a huge mistake. I found a 84 Supra with 305 hours and I went to look at it last night. Damn thing was perfect except....The engine mounts were rotted with the front starboard one being collapsed. My question is can you run the boat this way and what are the risks?
I am just getting back into boating and want a bomb around inboard to throw my dogs in.

I live in central PA so I will need a shop to do the repairs? Any ideas?
Thanks.

[SUPRA_ALLEGRO_LANE]

SupraConfused: What model Supra you looking at?

[supraconfused]

I am looking at a fresh water 84 supra rider 20. floor seems solid and exterior is decent. need polished. interior is mint.

[supraconfused]

I am looking at a fresh water 84 supra rider 20. floor seems solid and exterior is decent. need polished. interior is mint

[Okie Boarder]

You definitely don't want to run it that way. I'd either keep looking or buy it and plan to immediately get started on the stringer replacement.

[wotan2525]

I am looking at a fresh water 84 supra rider 20. floor seems solid and exterior is decent. need polished. interior is mint

I ran mine thinking I'd be ok... engine shifted, wore a hole through the shaft log and the boat sank. Buyer beware!

[supraconfused]

Thanks again. The search goes on.