Ok.. motor all packed up and will ship out tomorrow..
I think I've decided to not troll in this boat and just enjoy what I have. I'll save my dimes til I have enough to get "MY" boat :D .
I figure if I have to go through this much to get it working it's probably not a good idea to start with
"Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits." - Thomas Jefferson