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I recently ran over a buoy in a harbor with my boat. The boat continued to run fine unless I put it in reverse and slowly back up. When in reverse the outboard engine begins to jump up and down. I visually inspected prop and shaft and could not find any evidence of damage or debri. Is this just a coincidence that this problem has developed after hitting buoy and can something else be causing this

Submitted: 18 days and 5 hours ago.

Category: Boat

Value: $18

Status: CLOSED

Make (of engine): Suzuki
Model (of engine): DT225
Year: 2000
Horsepower: 225

Already Tried:
visual inspection only. Runs fine otherwise

Accepted Answer

You broke something on the reverse lock mechanism on your engine when you hit the buoy.The reverse lock is a device that holds the engine down when put in reverse.

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Expert:	shane j forrest
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Answered:	11/4/2009

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Make (of engine): Suzuki
Model (of engine): DT225
Year: 2000
Horsepower: 225

Already Tried:
visual inspection only. Runs fine otherwise

Accepted Answer

You broke something on the reverse lock mechanism on your engine when you hit the buoy.The reverse lock is a device that holds the engine down when put in reverse.

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Make (of engine): SuzukiModel (of engine): DT225Year: 2000Horsepower: 225 Already Tried: visual inspection only. Runs fine otherwise

Accepted Answer

You broke something on the reverse lock mechanism on your engine when you hit the buoy.The reverse lock is a device that holds the engine down when put in reverse.

Related Boat Questions

Make (of engine): Suzuki
Model (of engine): DT225
Year: 2000
Horsepower: 225

Already Tried:
visual inspection only. Runs fine otherwise