Bought this motor in February, last weekend was first time I had the boat in the water. First thing I notice is that it doesn't go into reverse when motor is running. Runs pretty good in forward. When I had it trailered, I could turn the prop a little and shift into reverse. Did it several times and doesn't look like the linkage is binding. Is it possible it was idling too high when I tried to shift into reverse? Probably going to try it this weekend.