I sure have enjoyed messing with the outboard. I'm only into this boat for the labor of hanging 4 Interior doors. Pervious owner put quite a bit into the boat. Spark is definitely not the issue. He slapped on all new CDI ignition systems. New carpet and seats. He went super cheap on his carb gaskets though.Buying boats is one of the quickest ways that well to do folks can distribute money to poor folks.