I've got a 2000 115 Ficht. She had been everything an outboard motor should be. She developed a rattle on a cruise out of Elizabeth City and eventually died...no alarms. She'll still start and idle, but seemingly not on all 4 and dies when put into gear. As far as I can tell, the crank case is intact. I'm guessing she has 700+ hours, has been well maintained and never been driven hard.

What do I do? Are parts still available? Would it pay to rebuild her? Could I do it myself or are there a gazillion special tools required? What would a dealer charge to get her running again? Are rebuilt powerheads available? Is she worth anything in her current condition on an E-Tec trade?

Any suggestions or words of wisdom be appreciated.