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Boat mechanic suggested getting rid of metal one due to potential rust/contamination in the fuel... we cleaned it out really well, but I personally didn't see how the inside looks. Outside is in fantastic condition, very little rust. Will probably keep running it for now.

Unfortunately, this vintage boat doesn't have any instrumentation... so I've started looking at adding a tach and a GPS speedo (I know phones can do it, but would rather not depend on phone). I really wish there was a way to add temp gauge (if that's meaningful for outboard?)

Update - got the boat back, running great! Ended up being a couple of the ignition parts (trigger etc). Installed new ignition switch, fuse panel, and bilge pump - they checked everything out, got the running lights working. Put in the water on lake, got 30mph (gps) with 1 person and basically...

Thanks for all the input! Now just waiting to hear back after the trigger gets replaced. One thing I forgot to mention is the ignition switch was in bad shape, broken and glued... so it was hard to turn - wondering if the electric choke was sticking due to ignition switch 'sticking in'?

Thanks for reply - that's what I expected on the compression... DUH - Some background would have been helpful Boat had been sitting for several years, outside... Previous owner stated he had just replaced the water pump impeller. Couldn't get it into gear (fwd or rev) and parked it... never...

1986 Mercury 35hp 2-stroke My service guy is telling me my engine is 'blown up' with it having 150lbs on top cyl and 160lbs on bottom cyl.... says the 10lb differential is enough that Mercury says the engine is bad... What is the general consensus ? (my experience is with 4-stroke, and that...