£20K repair estimate

[Jonny TVR]

We had an accident in our 22ft Regal 2008 where the outdrive came off and slight damage to the hull. Resulted in engine out, new bravo 3's required etc etc. The estimate for the repair is £20K and I paid £26.5K for it last year. I have submitted it to my insurer and wonder what their view will be on it. It took a long time to find the model I wanted in the good condition it was in. Very depressing

[Huntsman]

Jonny TVR said:

We had an accident in our 22ft Regal 2008 where the outdrive came off and slight damage to the hull. Resulted in engine out, new bravo 3's required etc etc. The estimate for the repair is £20K and I paid £26.5K for it last year. I have submitted it to my insurer and wonder what their view will be on it. It took a long time to find the model I wanted in the good condition it was in. Very depressing

If they say its not economical to repair, perhaps you could buy back the boat and fix it up yourself? Or sub out jobs to do it?

What happened?

[robinh73]

Not wanting to sound daft, but how is the figure of £22k arrived at? A Bravo 3 drive is about £8,500 for that leaves a lot for hull repairs.

[B3Svert]

robinh73 said:

Not wanting to sound daft, but how is the figure of £22k arrived at? A Bravo 3 drive is about £8,500 for that leaves a lot for hull repairs.

I was wondering the same thing, then read "new bravo 3's" in the OP so assume he's referring to two? 2 bravo 3's in a 22ft Regal sounds like a lot of fun, albeit slightly impossible so I'm quite confused...

OP - I assume you hit something at speed to break the drive? Unless this tore a chunk out of the transom or as robinh73 said damaged the hull, I can't quite make 22k stack up.

Either way, sorry to hear about the incident and hope you get back on the water soon.

[Jonny TVR]

Hi Guys .. just one bravo 3. We hit a submerged rock at relatively slow speed. It took on water so most of the electrics need replacing and the engine needs to come out. the damage to the Hull only accounts for £1K. VAT is £3K! and labour for 50+ hours so it all mounts up.

[robinh73]

That still sounds like quite a hefty bill. I have just checked the last Bravo 3 drive we sold and they work out at about £7,000 inc VAT. Engine out is about 3-4 hours, same to put back in.

[Jonny TVR]

robinh73 said:

That still sounds like quite a hefty bill. I have just checked the last Bravo 3 drive we sold and they work out at about £7,000 inc VAT. Engine out is about 3-4 hours, same to put back in.

Labour:-
1
.
Removed damaged Outdrive
£3,190.00
2
.
Disconnected and removed engine
3
.
Disconnected and removed transom assembly
4
.
To supply and fit new transom assy
5
.
To repair engine compartment wiring and replace pumps and fans
6
.
To replace engine loom and bolt on ancillary's as listed
7
.
To bench test engine
8
.
To Refit engine and fit new outdrive and props
9
.
To Repair hull damage
10
.
To sea trial boat
11
.
To clean boat
Parts:-
1
x
Trim pump assy
£897.23
1
x
Bravo 111 outdrive assy
£5,246.21
1
x
Cap
£91.89
1
x
Wire set
£86.36
1
x
Plugs
£116.88
8
x
fuel module kit
£768.56
1
x
oil filter
£11.00
1
x
Starter motor
£183.46
1
x
Fuse Assy
£33.80
1
x
Sensor
£124.01
1
x
Sender Assy
£47.92
1
x
Coupler Assy
£400.71
1
x
Transom Assy
£1,882.61
1
x
Alternator
£379.36
2
x
Prop
£1,133.06
4
x
Contractors Fee
£38.32
1
x
25W40 Oil
£27.40
1
x
Shower Pump
£58.50
1
x
Battery
£92.00
1
x
Neg Bus Bar
£6.80
1
x
Engine Room Fan
£29.85
4m
x
Battery Cable
£32.40
8
x
Cable Ends
£11.20
1
x
Boat Valet
£200.00
1
x
Hull GRP Repairs
£750.00
1
x
Consumables
£50.00
PARTS
£12,699.53
LABOUR
£3,190.00
Sub Total
£15,889.53
VAT @ 20%
£3,177.91
TOTAL DUE
£19,067.44

[robinh73]

It does look as though a proper job has been done in order to warrant replacing that lot, which is not good. Hopefully it will all get sorted out for you sooner rather than later. Anything I can help or advise on, let me know.