New owner - any startup advice?

[Skools Out]

there was a bracket on ebay last week for $75 with no reserve not sure when it ran or runs out but look on there for an outboard bracket.

On the motor i wouldn't think the head gasket is your problem most likely on a boat it's the motor, head or intake has rusted through. as for an outboard i have a 1987 225 Johnson Looper with stainless 15 x 17 prop i'd sell. It has the factory compression readings on all cylinders of 90 psi even. and the motor has never been in salt water. it's a 25 inch shaft.