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Hopefully, the engine is just lightly stuck, and probably does NOT need to be torn down. Let us know once you get the powerhead freed up, so we can help you proceed. You may want to check/drain the gearcase lube as well now, to see if any water is present. There are two fill/drain screws that need to be removed, one is hidden under the front of the bullet/skeg, only visible from underneath. Please DO NOT remove the little phillips screw that is located down near the lower drain screw. Removing the phillips screw will dislodge the shifting linkage and require gearcase teardown in order to get everything back in place.
Feel free to post some pictures also, most all the parts you will need are readily available from many sources, including OEM from BRP/Evinrude. Be sure to find a decent service manual to review before getting started also.