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I have recently began to cost share a 1982 Catalina 30 tall rig with original owner. It has been a good deal so far, but as I began to bring engine out of winter hibernation a few issues began to arise. After changing fluids, I became concerned about the lack of engagement of forward thrust with...

There isn't enough room to pull the transmission away from the engine. After about a half inch I hit the fiberglass lip to the engine bilge ( see photo ). Should I saw off the fiberglass lip or do something like disconnect the motor mounts and pull it forward. Anyone else removed the transmission?