[OMC-Boats] 1969 evinrude sportsman 155

I don't know if I'm asking this in the right place but if it isn't maybe someone could give me a good link. First off, I am new to boating and have just purchased my first boat. "New" meaning I don't know a thing about boating and have only ridden on a boat once. I did work building fiberglass boats for three years but don't know anything about motors and general operations of a boat but do know where most things are located and what they are called. The boat I purchased is a 1969 (I think?) sportsman 155. The guy I bought it from didn't know the model but from looking on the web it looks just like the 69's and 70's paint scheme and hull but has the split windshield like the 69. I haven't had it in the water yet or even heard the engine run but supposedly it was last in the water in 2007. The guy I bought it from had just received it as a trade and said the people who traded it to him unhooked the fuel line and stuck the line in a jug of gas to show him it ran. The more I have been reading, I found out that could have damaged the water pump or impeller, right? He also said it has a Chevrolet V6 engine in it, is that the factory engine? The most important question I have is how can I safely try to start the engine? Can I just put the propeller and drive in a garbage can filled with water? Any help, advice, or pointers would be greatly appreciated my email is wesley.twilley@... . Thanks
Received on Wednesday, 5 May 2010