Long delay before boat actually starts moving.

[tomato27]

I own a 22.5 bayliner with a 350 MAG MPI & Bravo III outdrive. Last summer I started noticing a delay (3 seconds) after engaging the lever into gear & its getting worse. Is there an adjustment at the lever itself or just the 3" adjustment where cable meets in the engine compartment?

 

[scoflaw]

Clutch cone more than likely but you can try a cable adjustment. Engine compartment

 

[bobeast]

My guess would be a spun propeller hub.

 

[GA_Boater]

My guess would be a spun propeller hub.

Unlikely. Tomato's description is not like any spun hub I've seen.


:welcome: aboard tomato27.

 

[thumpar]

Unlikely. Tomato's description is not like any spun hub I've seen.


:welcome: aboard tomato27.

Especially being a Bravo III.

 

[Scott Danforth]

sounds like a cone clutch going.

 

[tomato27]

Thanks for input guys. Even though I dont normally spend alot of time online, this forum gig is way cool. Great info without money or advertisement! Sweet

 

[QBhoy]

Very unlikely spun on a B3...defo worth checking the shift cable at both ends. Other slight chance is that the gear oil has been contaminated with water or wrong oil is causing the cone clutch to slip.