BGD, sounds like you are at the same place I was about a week ago with my 1992 25hp Evinrude, so I decided to fix the problem...... I went a purchased a new 25hp Yamaha 4stroke w/ electric start. Now going to the river is a pleasure not a hassle, been twice since Friday. It's a great feeling to know the motor will crank every time I press Start !!
YES!!!!!! i am at that point ...... plus, it's amplified b/c i take kids out a lot - it SUCKS to be stranded on the water with kids onboard ....