[tsaltz]

Last Sunday I was motoring back to my home marina. The forward gear was engaged. I did not believe I was receiving the forward thrust I should. She was not over heating. Soon the engine stopped running. There was a strong rubber or brake burning smell. I checked the engine oil. Level and condition okay. At first the transmission lever did not move into forward easily and would not switch into reverse at all. The shaft moved freely. After she cooled down I was able to move into forward more easily and could force it into reverse. While in the neutral position I restarted the engine. She ran fine in neutral but would eventually get bound up in forward. My impression is that the reversing brake band adjustment changed somehow. My theory is the band became too tight as she was running forward. Is this possible? Maybe the cotter pin came out? Do these conditions fit this theory? I haven't had a chance to inspect the adjustment yet as it was dark when I docked her. Any suggestions?