Recent content by ejsharp

Thanks for for that bit of info Bob. I had completely overlooked the fact that I had a manual for this motor sitting only 10 feet from me and I not once thought to look at it. All of this is so new to me. Actually I did not know if the cables were matched to the boat or matched to the...

Thanks Rich... Your reply is most appreciated. I've been wondering how to measure the distance between helm and motor so that I can order the correct cable length. After reading your reply I just now realized that I do not have to remove both old cables at the same time. Rather I can first...

Update I may have identified the problem. I disconnected the cable and pushed the reverse shift arm back as far as possible and the gear engaged. I then tried to adjust the cable at the motor end but there is not sufficient room to lengthen the adjustment. I also opened the...

We purchased an Offshore Pro with an Evinrude Outboard. We just discovered that reverse gear does not turn the prop. The cables are stiff when moving the throttle and the shifting pistons at the motor end of the cables seem to be working properly. Can anyone tell me what might be the cause...