I then went for a 4 hour sail yesterday. As I was making my way back in I started the motor while sailing close hauled towards the marina. I go to put the boat in gear it feels as it shifts even makes a little sound like it is going in gear but then nothing. The transmission does shift from forward to reverse. I did not really check the reverse I am not sure there was much power I have checked the linkage appears Ok, I removed the plate on the transmission all appears well. I did adjust the clutch plates by one notch, no change. Should I be able to put the motor in forward gear by hand? I was not able to the angle is a little awkward but on a Catalina 30 there is plenty of room. It is not difficult to put it in gear using the shift lever.
I did not have any problem taking the boat out, nor have I had any problems with the transmission. What would be the next step trouble shooting this? I may take a quick dip in the water is needed.
Thanks in advance.
I did not have any problem taking the boat out, nor have I had any problems with the transmission. What would be the next step trouble shooting this? I may take a quick dip in the water is needed.
Thanks in advance.
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