Again, no horse in this race. But literally the ONLY issue my two stroke carbed main has ever given me in 12 years of ownership is literally that exact thing. The pump stopped working rounding possession on my way back to Mukliteo. Main immediately alarmed and throttled down. I ran back home on my kicker. When I got into the shop, the tech pointed out a backup pump unit on the main that can be manually engaged to allow safe and continued running to at least get you back home. Modern two strokes use decades old tech yes, but they are a lot smarter than Grandpa's old outboard.

I'm just saying, if you find a good deal on a well maintained and loved boat with a two stroke, don't be afraid of it.