Woody died!

If it's getting fuel and didn't get a sputter out of it with starting fluid, I would look at ignition.
Check over all the wiring good. A sudden shutoff could very well be a broken or corroded wire someplace. Or maybe a signal or hot lead getting shorted to ground.
I would seriously consider a tune up. Geez, 9 years without looking under the cap???? Although an engine(with points ignition)in need of a tune up normally would have poor performance long before leaving you stranded.
Definitely check for wiring issues first.

Problem solved!! Thanks again Eddie...
Here's what I did as maybe this will help another hack mechanic who might link onto this thread...
I took a simple test light and made sure it had a good ground to the motor. I then put the probe on the positive terminal of the ignition coil. I turned the key on. Light went on solid. I then did the same thing on the negative post, only I turned the key and pushed the start button. If it was working, it would have made the test light pulse as the points closed and opened in the distributor. No such thing happened, the light was dead. So, the ignition coil was not functioning. I went to the local Napa store with part in hand and bought a new one, put it in and it works great (easiest part replacement I think I've had). The boat starts better than ever, making me think it has been a problem part for a long time.
BTW, I did look at the points and such and they look fine. I will replace the plugs at the end of the season, which will be in a month given our weather in North Idaho.
~Pete

Thanks, I'll re-check the wires.
Since Ive owned it, it has always started hard. Not yesterday! Who knows how old the old part was...If I feel it after running for a while should it feel hot, as I can check that today?
I'll definitely check wires as don't want to burn the new one out.
Another beautiful warm day for boating in NW :~)
~Pete

Not sure about the ballast resistor inline, but I do know it says on old and new unit not to use a separate resistor with unit. The manual says the same thing, so sounds like I'm good to go?
I'll still check all wires again...

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