Reverse Gear Problems

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Jun 15, 2009
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2 E-27 Cornucopia, Wisconsin
When backing my 1976 Ericson 27 out of a slip, I have trouble getting enough power to have the directional control I need. The engine is an A-4. It seems as if the reverse gear doesn't engage right away. Has anyone else had a problem with this?
 
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When backing my 1976 Ericson 27 out of a slip, I have trouble getting enough power to have the directional control I need. The engine is an A-4. It seems as if the reverse gear doesn't engage right away. Has anyone else had a problem with this?
FIRST The attomic 4 does not have a reverse gear it uses a friction clutch for reverse this is where the squelling comes from. Yes the boat is very hard to control in reverse I have changed to a 3 blade 6-12 pitch and it helped a bit but still I have to be very carful in tight areas but once started the keel becomes the rudder and it is very difficult to turn I now pull by bow around when I can and use revese just to slow down and dock.

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Feb 19, 2010
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ericson 35 LA harbor
Have you been to Moyermarine.com this is the best place for your question. there is 3 bladed prop by indigo which will give you better performance. it is relatively easy to tell if you are slipping but unlikely. Do you think it is slipping??
 
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