OMC SeaDrive 2.0L Won't Start

[bgares]

Thanks for the recommendations! I'm in NJ.

I didn't check for spark, but will definitely give that a try this weekend. If spark is there, I'll check compression.

When trying to turn over, it seemed a bit sluggish. It would turn give a good turn, then weaken up a bit, then turn again. I would describe it as more of a pulse, then a constant turn. This is my first time working on an outboard, so I'm picturing the way a car starter works. It seemed like a much slower turn then that.