I believe that is a straight inboard and as such, i would not beach. Do you know your draft? Add at least two feet. Most beaches wont be deep enough for that but if your slope is severe enough then do it. Still use a stern anchor and a bow rope so you dont need the plow up the beach to...
I dont insure my boats now. Last one was the 34 foot because it was moored and required and progressive was raping me. Spent $700 for survey saved that in first year with new company. Dont remember who it was.
I have an 82 merc with unknown hours, condition of the boat tells me not a lot of use. All four cylinders at 120 psi.
The wife comment is dead on. You get back what you put into it.
I had a 79 that would run like crap and or die after running. Turned out just needed new plug wires. Of all the things i did to her never did the wires mechanic said prob original. This was about five years ago. Added electronic ignition while we were at it. However not turning over is...
five minute listen. jbcurt i think you will find the humour in this
https://www.thisamericanlife.org/803/greetings-people-of-earth/act-two-7?fbclid=IwAR1Gw77o6GU1LMTTGHlSnW_I3h5dkMlMqwrinX0fojanoA9t_pp82C9keKc
