I recently acquired a 1993 tracker pro17. It was in leaky barn uncovered and looked like a fun project. I really don’t know much about boats, but I’m a decent small engine guy and I love fishing. The boat came with a 1989 Merc Classic 50 (45hp). The water registration sticker is dated 2008 so I assume this boat hasn’t ran in years. I bought 2 batteries, a cranking and a deep cycle. I took the starter off and the brushes where gone corroded so I ordered a new starter and carb gaskets. While I waited for them I cleaned the gas tank,replaced fuel lines, cleaned the fuel pump, replaced fuel filter, and vacuumed the boat. When I got the carb gaskets I took off the carbs and cleaned them up. The bottom carb was very dirty with lots of gummy oil inside the engine cowl. I noticed the carbs have a little black piece of plastic, a “venturi”. I’ve never seen one before. I put it back the way I thought it goes, the tabs pointing towards the intake/choke. Then I reinstalled the carbs. I thought it was weird there is no air box or filter on the intake/choke side of the carbs…? Anyway. I replaced the starter, primed the fuel, and she cranked! The first attempt I saw fuel leaking out the intake side of the carbs. I tried cranking with no choke, and she burped little but no ignition with lots more fuel coming from carbs. I don’t think the floats are stuck. I did a blow test after I cleaned them. Maybe the venturies?? Does anyone have this engine have advice OR know where to find a good parts breakdown? Also the wiring on the boat is very suspect, lots of splices. Does anyone have a picture of their gas tank and battery set up? I currently have 55lb 12V trolling motor, but I don’t know which wires power the trim motor, ect. Also note the motor is trimmed all the way up, I don’t think it helps my fuel problem, but I can’t see it causing it.