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Old 07-25-2021, 08:03 AM
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So, was thinking of going with bigger tabs on the Sonic. But as I was pulling into my dock yesterday, it was crowded. So I shift into reverse to back away till I have a spot. Go to put it into forward and nothing. Neutral is good and reverse is good. No noise, no smell of rubber. Cables were just changed in the fall. Had a new gimbal ring done in the fall. Motor was out to do this. So now I'm going to the boat today to see what's up. No Tabs for me till I see what this entails. Any ideas?
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Old 07-25-2021, 08:57 AM
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Cables were just changed in the fall.
I'm thinking something wasn't tight enough, and slip. Needs adjustment
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I'm hoping that's it. I checked the cable at the motor end unhooked it and still could not get it into forward. Engine running the coupler is spinning, so I know it's not that. I called my mechanic who did the gimbal ring and he also put a new able in. No problems and I have 40 hrs on it since all the work.
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Well got the bad news. I'm looking at rebuilding the upper. Forward gear and shift fork are worn. Looks like my season is over. I'm really bummed. I gave my mechanic the drive serial# so he can price out the parts. And give me a price to fix. I'm thinking maybe just getting a new upper. But then what about the lower? Buy a whole new drive? I actually do not want to spend 8k. Well, I thought I got a good deal on this boat! Lol. My wife wants to sell it. Can't blame her. I tried to explain to her that I have to fix it first. Anybody got a spare Bravo 1 drive they don't need? Oh well thanks for listening guys! I didn't sleep good last night!
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Put a post in the wanted section, I'm sure folks have drives.
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Standard bravo 1?
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Sorry about the drive trouble, Gary.
Good luck.

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Go see Mark and see if he can hook you up:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mer%2...7495178310321/

It's an offshore boat. Stuff breaks. You can't just give up when it happens. The easiest part of boating is buying it.

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Ask Sick Stringer he always has drives
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