1983 Bayliner cuddy cabin, AQ125A/270 outdrive. ... slipping...

[RandyJ]

Long story. Driver was too rough while pulling towable toy. Now my boat acts like a straight shift car with a bad clutch. Takes off okay but when I give it more throttle it just revs up and doesn't go any faster. I suspect the hub is spinning in the prop. Is there something else I may need to look for? How would you diagnose this problem?

 

[Don S]

Re: 1983 Bayliner cuddy cabin, AQ125A/270 outdrive. ... slipping...

Check gear lube. is it low, burned, or millky?

 

[RandyJ]

Re: 1983 Bayliner cuddy cabin, AQ125A/270 outdrive. ... slipping...

Don... ya mean it acts like an automatic transmission? When low of fluid it slips?

 

[Don S]

Re: 1983 Bayliner cuddy cabin, AQ125A/270 outdrive. ... slipping...

No, when low on oil, it destroys the clutch cone and bearings.
Check the level (with dipstick) and see where it's at.