Hi, I own a 1997 Hunter 450 Passage, and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced damage to their shift cable at the bottom of the steering pedestal. This was due to the outter sheath rubbing against sharp metal. Our boat had become stuck in reverse while backing out of our slip. It was too late to realize the damage when we went into a couple boats behind our slip at almost full speed. This was due to being in almost full throttle a couple times while trying to recover the boat in the forward shift position. Please examine your shift cable at the bottom of the pedestal and check if this is a manufacturing issue. If damage is found, please respond to this post.
The issue was fixed with a new shift cable and insulating the new cable in flexible steel conduit. The impact was mainly taken by our dinghy, davits, stern rail, and a bit of fiberglass damage.
Thank you, your fellow sailor
The issue was fixed with a new shift cable and insulating the new cable in flexible steel conduit. The impact was mainly taken by our dinghy, davits, stern rail, and a bit of fiberglass damage.
Thank you, your fellow sailor
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