D2-55 Transmission issues

[jeff.sailor]

I've got a D2-55 Volvo sail-drive in my 2005 Bavaria 38 Cruiser. Lately, when coming into the dock (at slow speed) I've had difficulty shifting out of gear and into neutral. I don't see this problem while motoring at open-water speeds. Anyone else have this issue or suggestions on the cause and how to correct.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[firehoser75]

Not Sure if this will help

Jeff,
On my Bavaria (different saildrive than yours), when my shifting got stiff, I tried spraying some lube (sail lube) inside the binnacle on the shifter arm mechanism. I also took apart the outside of the shifter and sprayed in there as well. I then worked the shifter back and forth to try to help "spread the lube". It seems to have helped.
Good luck,
Tom