To each his own, i have a 6 hp Evinrude Fisherman that i bought new in 1973.
It sat for at least 10 years till about 3 years ago when i decided to get it running again.
I didn’t even bother trying, just took it to my mechanic and told him to do what was needed.
What was needed amounted to over $300, but it purrs like the day it was new.