The previous owner of this boat said the hyrolic motor is the original, and he had it rebuilt 5 years ago. Recently, I have had to hit it with a hammer to get it to operate. It works after it is hit, but seems to struggle to work. From what he told me. evinrude does not make a three wire replacement motor anymore, so I may have to get one with a 4 wire lead and replace the existing transfer unit as well...<br /><br />Any one have any ideas or suggestions that would be any more cost effective?<br /><br />Thanks