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Message: <blockquote data-quote="smax" data-source="post: 2119804" data-attributes="member: 463"><p>Keep in mind that a compression check doesn't always show damaged cylinders.  IMHO the best way to really check out an outboard is to check it on a cold start and a 30 minute lake test.  For glass boats the main areas you want to look at is the transom and stringers.  Any easy way to check for a soft transom is to tilt the motor up and push up and down on the lower unit.  If the transom moves at all there is probably an issue.  Transoms can be repaired but to do it correctly it is time and money consuming.  If the transom is in good shape there is a good chance the stringers are fine too.</p></blockquote><p></p>