Marine electronics pricing — honest rates, no surprises.
Our rates are set. No estimates that balloon. No hidden trip fees. No minimums — you pay for the time we actually work.
The first hour is $280 and covers our travel to you (up to 30 minutes each way), tools out, and the first hour of work on your boat. After that it's $140/hr, billed in 15-minute steps. Parts and equipment are billed at cost plus a standard markup.
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Labor rate schedule
Gets our NMEA certified installer on your boat — travel to you (up to 30 minutes each way), tools out, and the first hour of work. Most small fixes are done inside this hour.
Billed in 15-minute steps — you pay for actual time worked, never a padded quote. Need a second tech? $160 for his first hour, then $80/hr.
Bench work, panel fabrication, equipment testing, research, sourcing, and quote preparation — work done for your project off the boat.
Only if you're more than 30 minutes out. The first 30 minutes of driving each way is included; past that it's $40 per half hour, per man. Yes, we'll come to Montauk.
First hour flat, then by the quarter hour — no surprises
Your first hour is $280 flat. That covers our drive to you (up to 30 minutes each way), unloading, setup, and the first hour of work at your boat. After that, labor is $140/hr billed in 15-minute steps. A second tech, when the job needs one, is $160 for his first hour and $80/hr after. There is no 4-hour minimum, no setup fee, and no fuel surcharge.
Travel is timed door to door: the clock starts when we leave our shop and stops when we arrive at your marina — and on the way back, from the moment we get in the truck to the moment we step out at the shop. The first 30 minutes each way is included in your first hour. Beyond that, travel is $40 per half hour, per man — well under our working rate, so distance doesn't price you out.
We conduct onsite assessments at no charge only for projects where we are sourcing major electronics and/or the total work is expected to exceed $5,000. For smaller projects, or projects that don't require us to source equipment, the assessment and consultation time is billed at our hourly rate — however, that amount is credited in full toward the project if you move forward with us.
Parts and equipment are sourced at our cost and billed with a standard markup. All major electronic components will be quoted and must be approved and amount remitted in full before they will be procured. We don't install used or third-party-sourced equipment unless you specifically request it and accept the warranty implications.
We give you fair pricing up front for any job before starting. All work is billed on a time and materials basis. Any estimate provided is a good-faith approximation and does not override the actual cost of work performed. A deposit and signed estimate are required prior to scheduling. Cancellation after the deposit has been remitted and the estimate signed will result in forfeiture of 50% of the deposit. The remaining balance is due the same day the work is completed, prior to leaving the site.
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ABYC Electrical Standards
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Frequently asked questions
What is a typical install job total cost?
Price varies greatly depending on the scope of work. All labor is billed on a time and materials basis — with our full two-man crew that's $440 for the first hour (both techs, travel included) and $220/hr after. The figures below are rough guides only and do not cap or override the actual cost of work performed.
A single chartplotter replacement on an existing network with clean wiring: roughly $1,100–$1,540 in labor (4–6 hours) plus equipment. A new chartplotter with NMEA 2000 backbone, sonar integration, and panel work: roughly $1,540–$2,860 labor plus equipment. A full helm rebuild with two displays, radar, sonar, and autopilot: roughly $5,600–$11,000+ labor plus equipment. Equipment cost is always separate from labor.
How do you handle pricing?
We give you fair pricing up front — transparent time and labor costs before we start. All work is billed on a time and materials basis — any estimate is a good-faith approximation only and does not override the actual cost of work performed.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check, and major credit cards. A deposit and signed estimate are required before we can schedule your job. The remaining balance is due the same day the work is completed, prior to our leaving the site.
Is there a charge if I need to cancel or reschedule?
We ask for 48 hours notice to reschedule without charge. Reschedules with less than 48 hours notice on a mobile service call may incur a minimum travel fee to cover the unrecoverable mobilization cost. Cancellation of total project after the deposit has been paid and the estimate signed will result in forfeiture of 50% of the deposit.
Do parts and equipment come with a warranty?
All equipment we supply comes with the manufacturer's standard warranty. Our labor is warrantied for 60 days — if something we installed fails due to our workmanship within 60 days, we fix it at no labor charge.
How much does fish finder installation cost on Long Island?Most single-display fish finder installations — transducer mounted, cable run, and the display wired at the helm — take one to two hours beyond the flat $280 first hour, so typical labor lands roughly between $280 and $560 depending on transducer type and how the cable has to route. Every job is billed time and materials, so you pay for the time it actually takes — no minimums. Call 516-448-6221 with your boat and unit model and we'll give you a realistic time estimate up front.
Most single-display fish finder installations — transducer mounted, cable run, and the display wired at the helm — take one to two hours beyond the flat $280 first hour, so typical labor lands roughly between $280 and $560 depending on transducer type and how the cable has to route. Every job is billed time and materials, so you pay for the time it actually takes — no minimums. Call 516-448-6221 with your boat and unit model and we'll give you a realistic time estimate up front.
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Marine electronics labor rates — transparent, honest pricing.
LIME publishes labor rates publicly because transparency saves time on both sides. Boat owners who are serious about their project can quickly assess whether the work is in range. Owners looking for the cheapest possible option can self-select out before the quote process starts. We would rather have that conversation early than after we have spent time on a detailed estimate.
Labor rates
First hour: $280 flat — covers travel to your marina (up to 30 minutes each way), setup, and the first hour of work by our NMEA Certified Marine Electronics Installer. After the first hour: $140/hr, billed in 15-minute steps. This is the rate for the work that requires real expertise: NMEA 2000 network design and troubleshooting, transducer placement and calibration, autopilot commissioning, complex wiring diagnostics.
2nd Marine Electronics Installer: $160 for his first hour, then $80/hr — for projects that need a second set of hands, a two-person crew for large display work or confined space installations, or support labor on multi-day projects.
Shop / Admin / R&D: $125/hr — bench repair work, shop prep for field projects, research, equipment sourcing, and quote preparation connected to your project.
How billing works
All field work starts with the flat first hour, then runs by the quarter hour — there is no 4-hour minimum and no separate trip charge. Travel is timed door to door: from when we leave the shop until we arrive at your location, and the same on the return trip. The first 30 minutes each way is included; beyond that, travel is $40 per half hour, per man.
CAD/design time for custom panels and helm layout is billed at $140/hr. Parts, materials, equipment, and outside vendor costs are additional and itemized separately on every invoice.
The most trusted marine electronics installer on Long Island.
NMEA certified. ABYC standard. Empire Wind NETP approved. Perfect 5-star rating. Fully insured. Long Island's best.
NMEA Certified
ABYC Standard
Empire Wind NETP
Fully Insured
Every review we have ever received is five stars. We earn that by doing the job right — proper NMEA 2000 networks, marine-grade wiring, correct grounding, and installations that hold up at sea, not just at the dock.
Project photos from Long Island boats.
Real installations by LIME technicians. Every photo is a completed project on a Long Island boat.
What you get when you hire LIME.
✓ Local and Mobile
We are based on Long Island and come to your marina. No need to haul the boat or coordinate with a mainland shop.
✓ NMEA Certified
The highest credential in marine electronics — rigorous testing on installation, wiring, and system integration.
✓ Perfect 5-Star Rating
Every review LIME has ever received is 5 stars. Our reputation is everything to us.
✓ Fully Insured
General liability insurance on every job. We provide certificates to any marina that requires them.
✓ Fair Pricing on Big Jobs
For jobs over $4,000 we go over fair pricing up front with you. All work is T&M — the estimate is an approximation, not a cap.
✓ Empire Wind NETP Approved
One of the most selective marine contractor programs on the East Coast. Commercial-grade standards applied to every job.
How LIME works — from first call to finished installation.
Contact Us
Call 516-448-6221 or submit a quote request. Describe your boat, what you want installed, and where it's located. We respond same day during season.
Scope and Estimate
We go over fair pricing up front covering labor, equipment, and materials. Line-item detail so you know exactly what you're paying for.
Schedule at Your Marina
We schedule the install at your marina at a time that works with your boating season. We confirm before the appointment and show up on time.
Professional Installation
We arrive with all tools, wire, hardware, and the equipment we're installing. Work is performed at your slip to ABYC standards.
System Test
After installation, we run a full system test — power, communication, display function, transducer performance, and NMEA 2000 network verification.
Walk-Through and Done
We walk you through how to operate every new system before we leave. You go fishing with confidence, not confusion.
All major marine electronics brands — installed and serviced.
We are brand-agnostic. Our job is to match the right equipment to your boat, how you use it, and your budget. We have deep experience with every major brand and install them all to the same ABYC standard.
Garmin
GPSMAP 9000/8400 series, Echomap UHD2, Panoptix LiveScope, GMR Fantom radar, GHC autopilot, AIS 800, VHF 315, Force trolling motors.
Simrad
NSS evo3S, NSX series, GO series, Halo radar, Active Imaging 3-in-1, AP44 autopilot, RS90 VHF. The best platform for multi-display offshore helms.
Raymarine
Axiom Pro, Axiom XL, Quantum 2 radar, Evolution autopilot, AIS 700/900, Ray73 VHF, DownVision sonar.
Furuno
Furuno chartplotters and radars for commercial-grade applications. NavNet TZtouch3 for large vessel builds.
Standard Horizon & Icom
The most rugged VHF radios available — Standard Horizon GX series and Icom M506/M510. Correct antenna installation and DSC/MMSI setup.
FLIR, Fusion, JL Audio
FLIR thermal cameras, Fusion marine stereo systems, JL Audio marine speakers and amps — full integrated helm builds.
Project spotlight: NYPD CTOSS 34ft SafeBoat — 2025.
Full electronics upgrade on an active-duty NYPD law enforcement patrol vessel — navigation systems, communications, and safety electronics to department specifications.
- ✓ Navigation chartplotter system to NYPD spec
- ✓ Communications and VHF radio systems
- ✓ AIS transponder for vessel tracking
- ✓ NMEA 2000 network integration
- ✓ Documentation and as-built records for department
Government work requires zero tolerance for failure and full compliance documentation. LIME meets those standards — and applies them to every job regardless of vessel type.
Every marina on Long Island — Nassau and Suffolk County.
Nassau — North Shore
Great Neck, Manhasset Bay, Port Washington, Sands Point, Oyster Bay, Cold Spring Harbor, Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Bayville.
Nassau — South Shore
Freeport, Inwood, Island Park, Long Beach, Oceanside, Baldwin Harbor, Hewlett Bay, Atlantic Beach, Jones Beach Inlet.
Western Suffolk
Huntington Harbor, Northport Bay, Cold Spring Harbor, Lloyd Harbor, Centerport, Half Hollow Hills boat access.
Central Suffolk
Port Jefferson, Mount Sinai, Stony Brook Harbor, Setauket, Patchogue, Bay Shore, Islip, Great South Bay.
Fire Island & South Shore
Fire Island marinas, Babylon, Lindenhurst, Amityville, Copiague, Massapequa — in-slip service available.
East End & Montauk
Southampton, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Shelter Island, Greenport, Montauk Harbor. We run scheduled East End days during peak season.
Call 516-448-6221 to confirm availability at your specific marina.
More five-star reviews from Long Island boat owners.
★★★★★
LIME installed a full Simrad NSS setup with Halo radar and Active Target sonar. Perfect install, everything configured before they left the boat. These are real pros — not guys who install and leave you to figure it out.
— Tom B., Mako 284 CC
★★★★★
Had an NMEA 2000 issue no one else could solve. LIME found a bad terminator that was causing intermittent GPS drops. Fixed in two hours. Would have cost me a week chasing the wrong problem.
— Gary M., Albemarle 280
★★★★★
Full helm rebuild — new StarBoard panel, dual Garmin 9" displays, radar, AIS, and autopilot. Cleanest installation I've ever seen on a boat. LIME is in a different league.
— Steve K., Pursuit 325 DC
Every review LIME has received is 5 stars. Read more on Google.
Ready to upgrade your boat's electronics?
Call us or request a quote. First visit is a normal service call — $280 flat for the first hour, no minimums.