I'm missing something (as most know...

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If your buddy OWNS the engine, how did Gateway sell HIS O/B without his OK? Kinda like me selling my neighbors car w/o telling him I'm selling it.
Unless he (your bud) and the marina had a contract to sell his engine for him?
If thats the case, and dont get me wrong, its a total douche move, but ya cant fault the place for pocketing 3.5K in profit.