Sad saga of the outboard motor

I haven’t been treating my outboard well, so it’s no wonder that when I needed it – it wouldn’t start.

For two springs in a row, the motor started in my yard and successfully got me out to the mooring after launch.  But I took advantage of her good nature and didn’t keep her clean, or give her fresh gas to drink.  So when the wind died while I was in the middle of the bay, guess who wouldn’t start for me?  “Serves you right” you say, and you’d be correct.

I’ll be starting fresh with a new Honda outboard – something lighter that I can keep below.  I vow to keep it healthy.  As for the 15hp Johnson, I’ll fix it up and try to sell it to someone who will threat it well.