That appears to be the case here. I've talked to Ploener's in Willmington who deal with Yanmar starters all the time and the fellow seemed very familiar with this model. The solenoids are not generally rebuilt and no replacements are available for this engine but he may be able to clean and adjust it. He has also located two replacement starters that can be here in a few days.disacembly is required and that is usuall the hard part as some are crimped shut and not bolted together.
As for the luck part, Chesapeake City is a great place. Dockage is free and the dockmaster just told me they never kick anyone off when they have mechanical or health problems. It's a wonderful little town and I'm not bleeding being here. I'm trying to resist the restaurants though in view of my third major mechanical expenditure in as many weeks.
A friend is driving up from Oxford to take me to Willmington. It should only take 1-2 hours while we look around town for them to determine if my starter can be saved.