There's no magic to them -- but instead of operating on pressure, like an auto fuel pump, the outboard operates on vacuum -- sucking the fuel from the tank. This means that even a tiny pinhole in the line or bulb allows it to suck in air. You can reroute the line, but be sure you get it nice and tight on reassembly. My advice is to spend the $20 or so to get a new fuel line/bulb assembly, and also a small (3 gallon) fuel tank. Using the new bulb/line and tank, try it with 3/4 of a gallon of fresh gas. It will run well, probably, but if it still gives you trouble, then pour a can of sea foam into the 3/4 gallon, shake well, and let that idle through while the leg is in a barrel of water -- I don't like muffs, because they are hard on the impeller if too much water pressure, and will try to overheat if not enough water pressure.

Sounds like the fuel in the tank is old -- might empty it and use the old fuel for a lawn mower, or you might buy and install a fuel/water separator -- modern gas has 10% alcohol, and it soaks up water.

Places like "Got Junk" will take it to the dump - it will cost you - they basically come in with a couple of sawzalls, cut it into pieces and cart it to the landfill.

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Old hot tub was removed - cost about $250.

Ocean Kayak Tetra (10 or 12 ft) is a good choice - pretty stable only weighs about 55lbs.I made a little cart for it for next to nothing. See link below for cart design.