I was just tallying up my estimated maintenance costs, and thought I'd share and see if it's on par with you all. Keep in mind that this is a salt water boat... Even without considering miscellaneous failures and infrequent maintenance (i.e., bellows replacement), I'm coming up with an estimated average $730/year maintenance on my 5.7l alpha 1 (and this is always parts-only as I do all my own work!).
1) Replace trailer tires after 3 years regardless of condition or mileage (this is due to internal/structural degredation of the rubber)
Cost: $166/year (at $500 every 3 years)
2) Replace exhaust mani/risers every 3 years in salt
Cost: $200/year (at $600 every 3 years - more it you take to a shop)
3) Replace spark plugs every year
Cost: $24/year (at $3/plug every year)
4) Outdrive service (pull drive, inspect, grease, align, fluids, gaskets) every year
Cost: $50/year
5) Impeller replacement every other year
Cost: $25/year (at $50 every other year)
6) Oil change every year
Cost: $38/year ($8 for filter, $30 for oil)
7) Change fuel/water separator every year
Cost: $8/year
8) Trailer brakes
Cost: $71/year (rotors/hubs and calipers repalced every ~7 years at $500)
9) Anodes
Cost: $18/year (replace every 4 years at $70)
10) Wax and Soap
Cost: $30/year
11) Batteries
Cost: $100/year ($400 for 3 batteries every 4 years)
1) Replace trailer tires after 3 years regardless of condition or mileage (this is due to internal/structural degredation of the rubber)
Cost: $166/year (at $500 every 3 years)
2) Replace exhaust mani/risers every 3 years in salt
Cost: $200/year (at $600 every 3 years - more it you take to a shop)
3) Replace spark plugs every year
Cost: $24/year (at $3/plug every year)
4) Outdrive service (pull drive, inspect, grease, align, fluids, gaskets) every year
Cost: $50/year
5) Impeller replacement every other year
Cost: $25/year (at $50 every other year)
6) Oil change every year
Cost: $38/year ($8 for filter, $30 for oil)
7) Change fuel/water separator every year
Cost: $8/year
8) Trailer brakes
Cost: $71/year (rotors/hubs and calipers repalced every ~7 years at $500)
9) Anodes
Cost: $18/year (replace every 4 years at $70)
10) Wax and Soap
Cost: $30/year
11) Batteries
Cost: $100/year ($400 for 3 batteries every 4 years)
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