Man, I feel your pain. Nothing more frustrating than gear that makes you look like the problem. Especially when it's brand new and refuses to act up in front of the mechanic.


Honestly, your theory about a silent fix might not be far off — could’ve been something like a loose choke linkage or even a flooded carb the tech spotted and quietly corrected. If that’s the case, maybe give it one more honest shot before dumping it on Marketplace.


But yeah, I totally get the urge to slap a Yamaha EFI on there and call it a day. Sometimes peace of mind is worth more than brand loyalty.


Whatever you decide, hope you’re back on the water soon without needing an upper body workout just to get moving. 💪🎣