I am sure it could be done but think about the 2-stroke OB. They all use roller bearings/ball-bearings for the rotating assembly. Then, the air/fuel/oil gets distributed throughout the crankcase lubricating the bearings. A cam lobe, on the crank would be required, then you would need to find a way to lube it up the friction point to keep it from failing. I prefer the vacuum operated pump, it has been good enough for outboards since the 50's. The mechanical pump still has a diaphragm to fail. Electric on a race boat, Yes! Too complicated for the average fishin boat IMO..
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1996 -19' NV Flats 115 Mercury 4-stroke
1983 -20' Wellcraft Center Console 250 XS
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