[C320-list] Steering Quadrant: 5-6 hours to replace?

[Kevin]

I'm bumping this week-old question in the hope that someone might know a bit about replacing the steering quadrant.

Thanks.

Kevin
S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
Deale, MD
http://kevjot.com/boat/




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From: Kevin
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Mon, March 8, 2010 5:45:50 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Steering Quadrant: 5-6 hours to replace?

I have a small crack in the steering quadrant in my '95 C320. I got an estimate from my boatyard guys of 5-6 hours labor to replace it.

Question to those of you experienced with this: Is that reasonable? It does seem like a bit of a tricky exercise and I have never done it, but my gut feeling is that 2-3 hours should suffice for an experienced hand. Am I off base?

If it's really going to cost me $425-510 (at their $85/hour rate) that is motivation to have a crack at it myself, if it's something that can be tackled by a novice.

Thoughts?

Thanks much.

Kevin
S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
Deale, MD
http://kevjot.com/boat/