I am new to Iboats and don't really know how it works, but I am a first time boat owner with a 1973 Tri Sonic with a 165hp I/O mercruizer that is having some issues and wanted to know if it would be worth keeping the boat or getting rid of it. I have not put it in the water yet. Everything that I'm having problems with is while at the house utilizing the water hose. First problem: Engine runs great while using the water hose with the propeller dissengaged, however, when engaging the propeller, the engine starves itself for fuel and dies. Is this just because it isn't in the water or do I have a major problem here. Second problem: Steering wheel doesn't move at all. I try to turn it either way and nothing. Third problem: outboard part goes down with no problem, but when I hit the button to raise it, it moves really slow, like 1 inch in 2mins. I know very little about boats, so over look me if I'm using the wrong terminology. Any advice would help tremendously.
