I own a 2004 Catalina 28 mark 11 second year of ownership. This year I've experience , what I believe to be forward gear "slippage" I have a M 25XPB with a Hurth ZF 5 M transmission. When I back out of my slip and then go forward , any throttle other than idle speed seems to disengage forward. I have to reduce throttle put in neutral and try again. I've replaced transmission fluid, (it was reddish brown). I've read where allot of Catalina 30 owners had issues with Hurth transmissions. My mechanic friend asked me to check the cables and they appear to be fully functional (all the way back for forward and all the way frontwards for reverse). I've been asking other club members and so far the census is worn clutch plates. I'm to remove and sand them if they are too smooth.
any suggestions? anyone else have this issue?
any suggestions? anyone else have this issue?