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It seems to me that installing marine electronics has become very simple..
In Response To: Speaking from experience...... ()
Most electronics installs simply involve connecting power wiring, connecting transducers and connecting network cables. The hard part is routing wires and making the install look pretty. Personally I can't imagine hiring someone to do an electronics install.
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- What would you expect to pay for electronics & autopilot install?
- Is the labor more than the parts?
- Well speed and depth shouldn't be all that much...
- Hourly rates vary but I would guess about 15 hours to install the instuments, and
- I'll take a guess $1,500.00 labor only.
- Having just installed all new electronics myself...
- $5,000
- Speaking from experience......
- I agree, which is why I helped a pro and didn't attempt it all myself.
- Well, that depends. I have seen "pro" jobs completely botched...
- It seems to me that installing marine electronics has become very simple..
- I understand your point Nat. Care to elaborate on what mistakes get made?
- Not all systems are created equally.
- I agree, which is why I helped a pro and didn't attempt it all myself.
- $5,000
- Yacht Electronics - Annapolis
- Is the labor more than the parts?
