If you love your boat, it might be worthwhile to fix it up, especially if you'd like to keep it for a while longer. Be sure to get solid estimates before you make your final decision, though. If the fixes cost too much, you may not like your boat as much as you thought you did.

If a boat motor stops suddenly, checking to see if someone accidently hit the emergency stop switch is a good place to start. If this isn't the case and you have plenty of fuel, the problem could stem from an ignition system issue or a loose electrical connection.