Can anyone recommend a good marine mechanic in this area?
Need help doing a simple tune up and getting the boat running.

I replaced all fuel lines, had the carb rebuild and put in a fresh set of batteries and I can not get it to turn over. It wants to but does not fire. I tried it three times and on the third, there was a loud noise I can describe as a back fire. I swear it sounded like someone shot a 357 behind the boat.

Anyways, I do not want to damage anything further in case it was not a back fire and so I am looking for a place to take it into.

I should note I took the distributor off with spark plug wires and I have it wired in this order. 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Yes I am an Amateur lol