Toofast

Hey guys, I was driving across the lake today around 50-55 and all of a sudden the boat revved and lost power. Once we came to a stop, I realized that I had lost forward but still had reverse. Any suggestions where I should start looking or what might have happened? This is my first prop boat.

I had to drive the boat back to the launch in reverse from one side of the lake to the other! Not a good way to start the Holiday weekend. lol

picklenjim

What boat, engine, drive and tranny if it has one?

jwurl

If you have a pre 2002 Bravo outdrive I am betting you broke the floor off the forward gear. Very common problem. I had the same problem with mine. It sure is fun getting the boat back on the trailer with reverse only. Jeff Wurl

kaama82

iTrader: (1)

Yep. Blew the floor out of the forward gear.

Toofast

I knew you guys would probably nail it! Where is the best place to get one and what should I expect to pay for it? I assume it's a good idea to just change the reverse while you're in there?

By the way, it's a '99 454 Mercruiser MPI with a with Bravo.

jwurl

Mercury no longer makes that style gear. You need to buy the newer style gears in a set and have your drive set up. The parts alone are around two grand. You may be able to find a used gear, but it will break again. Jeff Wurl