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Thanks Dave. Well at least I know that no one is pulling my chain.

Yes, I am open towards a used part especially if I can get it before 19 May. I've posted want ads on craigs-list and have been hawking eBay too. Additionally I have been googling used boat parts and have been slowly calling different places.

All I really need is a skeleton of that type of motor so I can cannibalize the part.