Is it worth trying to fix?

[Biggin13]

I have a 2005 Evinrude Etec 50 hp on a Carolina Skiff 16dlx. The motor needs both fuel rails, o rings, fuel pump and a couple of other parts. Previous owner used ethanol gas I'm guessing and it eat the fuel lines. I have priced the parts at around $750. I talked to a couple of shops and they all say scrap it and buy another, but can't sink several grand into a different motor. So my question is, Is it worth the gamble of trying to fix it myself?

 

[earlthegoat2]

Why a new fuel rail? What is it made of?

 

[Biggin13]

The fuel supply and returns are made of rubber fuel line type material with plastic nipples that go into the injectors. The plastic nipples broke off next to the o ring and the hose in crumbling apart.

 

[Biggin13]

And I was wrong on the year, it's a 2007.

 

[Havana Dude]

Not being a smart donkey, but I think you answered your own question.

 

[Big7]

If it's still got good compression, I'd fix it.
If you don't want it, I'll take it off tour hands. ?

Boat motors are ridiculous cost nowadays.