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Take all the pics you can...helps with insurance claims. !! What did we do before everyone was carrying a phone ?

I find myself using my phone camera more and more for just that reason. Not sure how I did things before I had a phone camera !!

If there is that much debris, perhaps the boat needs cleaned more often...been a boat owner over 60 years and have never had these issues with a bilge pump....don't even know anyone that has...no offense to anyone, just a problem I have never saw before...

That sounds like something that is just waiting to go bad !

Instead of bashing bilge pumps, why not fix the water intrusion issue, then no pump worries... My bilge pump is factory original and still works fine, 34 years old.....I don't see the problem....

Never cared for the water sensing units, most complaints of any type. Had a flooded basement due to a failure.

Having decent access is key ! I have often moved the pump for better acess.

If debris is making your float stick, make a cage from some aluminum screening and enclose the float switch to keep debris out of the way. I use the pumps with the built in float switch. I always make a quick simple screen cage to go around the pump so debris has never been a problem.

Where the gas was purchased originally can make all the difference.

Ran auto pumps for many years with no issues, but then again I went overboard on maintenance and inspections to be sure things are in order. If the bilge pump is in a bad place, move it to a better one. Back when I moored my boat, I had two pumps and two batteries just in case ! Now a days you...

Most folks with smaller outboards have not had any issues using these batteries for starting purposes from my research. You will find the most mfgrs do not recommend them for high HP motors as the draw is much higher. Can't recall anyone complaining about these batteries, unless the owner...

You have skills !!!!

Looked by to do the same here. Weather made a turn last minute so not as nice as predicted. Getting antsy waiting to get summer toys ready !!

It will take forever with a hand pump, a small electric pump will make it much easier. Old fuel can be used in a small ratio with fresh fuel but you need to ask yourself, is it really worth it ?

Spark gap tells how hot the spark is, the tool has an adjustable gap so you can see how far the spark will jump. Not sure on how to test the coil, but it sounds like low compression and weak spark could be part of your problem.

Years back I bought a small 12v fuel pump from Amazon just for pumping out tanks. Quite small, comes with intake filter, just add some 5/16" ID fuel line. I use a 8' long wire with battery clips to keep any spark at a distance. I think the whole project was less than 25 bucks. Just stick one...

This I why you want gloves that come off quick and easy !! Lol...

Look at the brite side....grill is exposed, so get those steaks ready !

They make gages, but a simple way is to get out at WOT then squeeze the ball and see if any improvement in engine running. Not very precise, but it will let you know if there is a major issue.

Get an engine compression tester, if you plan on working on engines you will need one so get a good one. Check fuel flow from the fuel pump. The carb settings are a starting point, once the engine is running, final fine tuning needs to be done while under way in the water. Get a spark...