First, welcome aboard
Contact your local registration authority. They will advise on steps needed to become a legal owner
Additionally, good boats are not abandoned. Before spending money, check the transom and stringers for rot
first, welcome aboard
what troubleshooting have you done?
have you inspected the quality of the fuel in your tank? have you changed the water separating fuel filter?
have you tested the anti-siphon valve?
have you verified your choke works?
what are your compression numbers?
is this a new...
you have to get the tank cleaned before trying to run. what you have in the tank is no longer fuel, however goo.
doesnt matter if your carb is clean now. trying to run the goo in your tank and you will end up back where you are.
pay the mechanic to clean the tank. they basically remove the...