Hi guys, I bought the subject outboard over the weekend, along with a 12' VALCO fishing boat, off an "old timer" for $200.00 (just the motor). I really don't need an albatross though what do you guys think? Am I being foolish, should I return it while I can and look for a Johnson or Evinrude of similar vintage that'll run forever and always be supportable or stick wit this classic? Looking for your experience and input.I'm listening.Thanks I do have the option to return within 7 days and am leaning that way after son's report but the motor is very clean, unique, "guaranteed to have run" within the last 30 days, and is a classic (self-contained gas tank above the motor plus remote hookup for external tank). My son checked various sources in Spokane, WA area and was advised to dump the motor ASAP due to non-availability of parts and low market value if motor quits in the near term. We cranked it up after we returned home and it has good compression and spark but didn't run (thankfully we found out lower unit needs to be immersed).
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