I am bamboozled. The prop continues to turn in forward when the control is in neutral and I verified by test light there is no current going to the green "go" wire. The control appears to be working, I had current with the control handle in forward, no current in neutral, and current to the blue wire when the control handle was in reverse. I have not had the boat in the water yet, since its a new purchase and it wasnt running when I got it. I have not figured a way to see if the prop spin in neutral is just heavy oil friction or a malfunction without getting hurt. With the engine not running, i was able to turn the prop in either direction with some resistance in neutral, significant resistance in both forward and reverse. I was thinking I might start it up with some expendable item like an old basketball or a cardboard box jamming the prop to the ground and see what happens (from a "safe" distance") Its on the trailer and hooked to hose by the way.
All speculation or factual advice appreciated.
All speculation or factual advice appreciated.