Sadly, low tech can no longer be bought. Sooner or later, if you
continue boating, you'll be faced with the same choice(s)
Thank God I am in fresh water

My little '63 Evinrude is still kicking strong.
My Big Johnson is nothing short of wonderful. I suspect they will both out
live me.
I looked under the cowl of a big new Yamaha that quit last weekend trying to
lend a hand and was mortified. Thats insane!
"Wait here, let me run and pick up $60,000.00 worth of diagnostic equipment and
$7000 worth of special tools and I'll be right back"

I suggested they invest in some good oars.