Just talked with my son. He returned from the lobster beds off the coast of La Jolla, CA. This marks another trip where he docked with no repairs needed before going out again.
Followers of this forum know we rebuilt the gears. Transmission popped out of gear routinely. We reworked the faces that the shift dog grabs, and it worked! After working through carb issues and lower end water leaks, he can pursue his hobby of FISHING -- NOT boat repair.
Thanks to all who have answered questions. And for those who have their own questions: stick it out. You can get there.
Followers of this forum know we rebuilt the gears. Transmission popped out of gear routinely. We reworked the faces that the shift dog grabs, and it worked! After working through carb issues and lower end water leaks, he can pursue his hobby of FISHING -- NOT boat repair.
Thanks to all who have answered questions. And for those who have their own questions: stick it out. You can get there.