I have a 99 215 EC with 155 hours. Merc 5.0 with 2bbl Mercarb. Bought as a project 4 yrs ago. Replaced/rebuilt everything in the fuel system 3 yrs ago. New fuel pump, rebuilt carb, removed and cleaned tank, new check valve. Did full tune up 2 yrs ago. Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, timing. Had it in...
Went to Martha's Vineyard for dinner. It was just a normal night on the island... until we were ready to come home. We tried to strategically leave before dark (around 7:30pm).
Untied the lines, left the dock, and we were underway. Just got past the breakwater, ready to accelerate to get out...