I have an '03 Optimax 200hp and I just want some help identifying the problem with it. The motor has been running great and haven't had any issues lately at all. Towards the end of the day I was idling in 40ft of water with it in forward gear, when I went to get on plane the motor popped out of gear and RPM's went up. The motor stayed running and I put it back in neutral. When I went to go back in forward absolutely nothing happened, same with reverse. Used the trolling motor and made it back to the ramp. With the boat out of the water and motor off when I have someone spin the prop while I put it in gear the prop engages in both forward and reverse. Linkage appears to be going full throw both directions as well.
My main question is if my dog clutch is bad will the prop engage while motor is off? And the fact that both forward and reverse went out would the be normal for a dog clutch problem?
Thanks in advanced!!!
My main question is if my dog clutch is bad will the prop engage while motor is off? And the fact that both forward and reverse went out would the be normal for a dog clutch problem?
Thanks in advanced!!!