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Marine Electrical Cost Estimator
Long Beach Marine Electric built this marine electrical cost estimator from published 2026 parts prices and Long Beach labor rates of $140–$200 per hour. Pick a job, tell it how easy access is and what condition the wiring is in, and you get an installed price range with the math shown, without a phone call.
Estimated installed cost
$140–$400
Diagnose a fault (pedestal trip, dead circuit)
| Parts | $0 |
|---|---|
| Labor hours | 1.0–2.0 hrs |
| Labor at $140–$200/hr | $140–$400 |
Parts basis: Usually no parts.
Estimates use published 2026 parts prices and Long Beach labor rates of $140–$200/hr, adjusted for access and wiring condition. They are not quotes. Your electrician gives a fixed written price after inspecting the boat.
How the estimate is calculated
Estimate = parts + (typical hours × access factor × condition factor × labor rate). Parts come from published 2026 retail prices, listed under each job. Labor uses $140/hr for the low end and $200/hr for the high end, the range supported by 2026 marine-electrician shop rates (Trawler Forum survey) and the one published Long Beach rate ($175/hr, 2-hr minimum).
Access adds time when panels are behind cabinetry or wiring runs through tight engine rooms (×0.85 to ×1.4). Wiring condition adds time on older boats, where fixing one connection often exposes corroded wire behind it (×1.0 to ×1.35).
The figures match the worked examples in the marine electrician cost guide, the shore power installation cost guide and the lithium conversion cost guide.
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