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I don't have any problem on this site through three different browsers when logged in (mostly boat ads right now). But when I come to the forums "incognito" through Chrome, I've had a just couple of...
Have you gotten a good look at the shift cable? I can see the remote was disconnected at one point in your photo.
Take a look at THIS THREAD and see if that sparks any ideas.
I had an electric shift which was different than what you have. I'm looking to see if I still have one of my old manuals.
No matter what - nice lookin' boat - get it working right - cheap - etc - the OMC Stringer drive has been obsolete for a long time. They're kind of a cool drive, but definitely should be thought of as an antique. They like attention in the garage, and they can be finicky.
I actually liked mine...
Are you sure the cable is installed correctly in the remote (throttle)? Do you have a picture of the drive and the remote?
If I've read your previous posts correctly, you've never had this boat in the water. Is that right?
I don't see it on the trunion cap on in your photo, but perhaps on the other side is a hose connector?
If not, some of them had a flush kit installed like this photo.
if neither of those two are on the drive, then Scott's right.
Welcome aboard. You're probably spinning your wheels. Marathon was a builder back in the trailer boat days, and they've been gone for quite a while. Boats didn't have a lot of documentation on their builds (typically). Not like a car manual or anything.
You're probably going to do better...
