nope but on a 20 year old motor it is possible, and i would say and not beyond the realm of possibility.  Does that make sense to you?  

To me the "reasonable" fee would be cost of parts but no labor.  He hadn't fixed it.

Perhaps I'm just spoiled. But I've never had to use a mechanic that couldn't tell me exactly why something needed to be done. My current boat mechanic has always asked me if I would drop by so he could show me exactly what he was seeing. At the very least, I would expect him to tell you why he thought the VRO pump should be replaced.

What happens here if he doesn't pay the bill, justified or not. Mechanic keeps the boat. Chalk it up to an expensive lesson learned and find a better wrench.

Flyfisher brake pads are only 25 bucks lifetime warranty. Rotors discs 30 total junk yard.like I say I don't trust anyone when money is involved.this isn't to O P but anyone complaining about labor and parts.you just got screwed