reputable outboard mech.

[PACMEN]

Just out of curiousity, what kind of work do you need to have done?

appears to have a bit of water in lower unit.
short in  wiring that goes to the instruments I can't find.
a battery draw that I haven't been able to locate.
starter makes an odd noise but has for the 12 yrs we've owned it. would like it checked.
no real motor work.
We have been able to use it but would like it gone over by someone that is more competent than myself.

Took it to Lees Marine in Hyrum yesterday.
Showed em stuff and it appears to be pretty straight forward.
By the discussion it sounds as though there is no water in oil but a blown exhaust seal between upper and lower.