I have a 1972 Evinrude 100 HP with electric shift. I took it out for the first time yesterday and discovered I have no neutral or reverse. I can engage the neutral button and the control and the motor will start. The previous owner said this happens "sometimes" but will switch into neutral...
I was out on the river yesterday for the first time in my second-hand boat. It has a 1972 Evinrude 100 HP motor. As I was slowly increasing throttle to about 1/2 throttle, the motor shut off and wouldn't start. I figured out it was the 20 amp starter fuse. I replaced it and started off once...