A few of these need to be handed out and whats more is lessons learned. First off and most important is never assume.
I look back now on my eppisode and assume is what started it all. I bought a used 79' 200 to repower my boat. First time in the water for final adjustments, the prop turned...
What are the odds of getting two used motors with counter rotating lowers? Both had R.H. props. Boy, was I surprized first time I put them in gear!
Anyway, both needed rebuilding so I overhauled a 81' 235, got a L.H. prop and away I go. I bought a new side mount shifter, thinking (and I was...
