I/O Forward to Reverse tinny bit of grind normal

[dkorzun21]

Just wondering if its normal for a tiny bit of grinding when switching from forward to reverse? Its not that bad but im i new boat owner so wanted to see if its normal. My boats a 1989 larson dc. Also when you shift from forward to reverse do you shift slow or fast if it evens matters. Let me know thanks

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: I/O Forward to Reverse tinny bit of grind normal

From forward to reverse i usually give it a couple seconds for the prop to stop spinning before shifting back into gear.
Use a brisk shift motion....do not ease it into gear because that puts more stress on the gears..
A slight clunk going into gear is normal.

 

[H20Rat]

Re: I/O Forward to Reverse tinny bit of grind normal

Just wondering if its normal for a tiny bit of grinding when switching from forward to reverse? Its not that bad but im i new boat owner so wanted to see if its normal. My boats a 1989 larson dc. Also when you shift from forward to reverse do you shift slow or fast if it evens matters. Let me know thanks

As the other poster mentioned, you really don't want to shift slowly. A nice quick firm shift is by far the easiest on the geartrain.