In article om,
"richard" wrote:

We have no intention of keeping this boat longer than another year as
we have out grown it. Another mechanic, who has not seen the engine,
says I should get a rebuilt short block and a few parts for about
$4,500 or $5,000 including labor. What would you do? New engine and
drive, short block, or sell it as is, not running?

Well, you answered the "new" question, as that probably costs more than
the boat is worth. Rebuilt may approach it.

I'd get the second mechanic down and see if he can get it to work, as he
sounds more likely to give you an honest evaluation, even it costs you a
few bucks to hear that immediate sale is the answer.

Blowing a spark plug out isn't anything other than lack of maintenance
-- most times. Sounds like she wasn't taken well care of.

--
Jere Lull
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