What they said ! Unfortunately, I've sunk more than my share of motors - can't rely on those doggone transoms to hold anything. If it's in salt, flush it with fresh water, let it dry out real well, change the plug (should pull it anyway and crank it over a few times) and let 'er rip. The 'empty the tank and new fuel' suggestion is a must.

Now that I've repeated everything others have already told you . . .

Joe