We are proud owners of a 85 TS6M, this boat has been perfect since we purchased it 4 years ago. Up until this week we was out running approx 10 mph, when I decided to give it some gas, then...nothing, the motor did rev up but the prop completely stopped then we started hearing what sounded like gears trying to engage but could not. (sounded like a ten speed that was caught between gears. So there we was first time in 4 years (very good string of luck) we had to be pulled in to shore.

Our marina is telling us that there is a "plate between the motor and the transmission, and that behind that plate are springs" and they believe the springs have broken and to fix it they have to pull the motor. My thought is that if I have to pull the motor I might as well make sure the trans and motor are perfect before putting everything back together.

Has anyone else had this problem? Any input of idea's are welcome.
Thank you all.
Rob