Some comments are regarding experts in their field and their billing practices. The OP is talking about a yard guy changing out a torsional coupling, not exactly an expert level task.
The higher the level of technical expertise, the more generous the billing typically is.
I think the OP is OK to bring it up to the shop, "hey I'm billed for four hours, he was only on the boat 1.5". Often they will correct it with no fuss.
They make raincoats, they work pretty well.
Different story if worksite is in open weather. But if engine room is protected, no need to sit in truck for 2hrs.
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