25hp Mercury no forward

ltaylor

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We have a 2001 25 hp Mercury outboard with about 10 hours on it. We were crossing the lake and we lost forward. The boat will still go in reverse. Any ideas where I can start looking for the possible cause of this problem.
 

WillyBWright

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Re: 25hp Mercury no forward

Welcome to iboats. :) <br /><br />Check your gearlube. Could be a broken shift cable if it's a remote steering model. Maybe a spun prop hub. Shift adjustment is another possibility.
 

DHPMARINE

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Re: 25hp Mercury no forward

I'm not picking on you,just trying to show others why most posts move slow,or get tedious or no response.And I also am guilty of not giving enough info at times.<br /><br />All the info we have is Mercury 2001 25 HP 10 hours.And that's good for a 1st post.<br /><br />What can we do with that except general suggestions ?<br /><br />Mustanglarry,I am guessing your motor is a tiller model.If this is true,you may have a faulty shaft in your tiller handle,and it lets the twist grip slip.There is a factory recall on this.See your dealer or call Mercury.<br /><br />As I said,I'm not on your case,but on most posters.<br /><br />Besides,if you don't have a tiller motor,look how wrong I am.<br /><br />DHP
 

ltaylor

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Re: 25hp Mercury no forward

No, the motor is not a tiller motor. <br /><br />Thanks
 
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