did it have  pull start cord?

or did you put soem rope aroudn the prop aha?

Keep a cord on board for that reason - has been done to my boat before with the 80hp on it.

used the launching rope,had to remove fly wheel cover,twice around the flywheel and pull like hell

I have pull started a 150 merc,when a diode died in the ignition ,I removed two plugs,(Out of 6) the top two,wound the rope,turned the ignition (key) to start,prim end the fuel a couple of times and Pulled,it started after 1/3 goes,I let it idle a few mins then replaced the plugs,cowl and went home,no drama,we used to say,when things look darkest,have a cup of Tea/Coffee,and think it through,sometimes you can work out the best course of action.jersey

good thinkin for pullin the plugs out, weakens the compression ay? ive got a johnson 115 that feels like a 200 with a rope, i got stuck and tied a ski tow rope around the flywheel and hooked the other end up to a mates boat and told him to give it to her, lol worked a treat. would be buggered if i was alone.

Wached an outboard mechanic hand start[both hands on the flywheel and flick]an 115 evinrude with all plugs in.Turned it untill compression right up then gave it a quick flick.
I was worried his fingers would get caught on starter cog

I've seen you pull start a 75 Uncle but I thought you had put those days behind you. Flat Battery?
Rosco