Gypsy Island
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jun 27, 2022
- Messages
- 31
- Vessel Name
- PANAMA
- Vessel Make
- Kong & Halvorsen, Island Gypsy 51
Hi guys,
my 1988 Island Gypsy 51 has Naiad 252 stabilizers and there is rusty water seeping in when they are in use. As soon as the Naiads are turned off, the seeping stops with some delay.
I asked a Naiad Service partner for a repair offer to do the seals and bearings. Today i received the offer and fortunately i was sitting...![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
They suggest a complete overhaul of the stabilizers, about 8000 Euro + VAT for parts and 12500 Euro + VAT for labor. Labor should be done by 2 engeneers in 5 days including the trip from Genoa / Italy to Pula / Croatia, which is a one day trip each, so three days for real work.
I'm wondering why they want to do a complete overhaul, although they haven't seen the boat. So I'm a little unsure if I should trust them.
Regarding prices would you consider this offer reliable?
The last option would be to do the job myself. I'm a mechanic so should not be that problem. The only problem might be getting the parts.
Thanks for your thougts and input.
my 1988 Island Gypsy 51 has Naiad 252 stabilizers and there is rusty water seeping in when they are in use. As soon as the Naiads are turned off, the seeping stops with some delay.
I asked a Naiad Service partner for a repair offer to do the seals and bearings. Today i received the offer and fortunately i was sitting...
They suggest a complete overhaul of the stabilizers, about 8000 Euro + VAT for parts and 12500 Euro + VAT for labor. Labor should be done by 2 engeneers in 5 days including the trip from Genoa / Italy to Pula / Croatia, which is a one day trip each, so three days for real work.
I'm wondering why they want to do a complete overhaul, although they haven't seen the boat. So I'm a little unsure if I should trust them.
Regarding prices would you consider this offer reliable?
The last option would be to do the job myself. I'm a mechanic so should not be that problem. The only problem might be getting the parts.
Thanks for your thougts and input.