The engine has been sitting for a year, but I was told it worked fine previously. When I put the boat in the water to test it out it ran fine, up to about quarter throttle. When I opened it up, It started slipping jult like a clutch in a car. The prop hub is ok.<br /><br />The fluid in the lower unit is clear (no metal filings)and It makes no "unusual" noises.<br />The only thing that I really noticed is about a quarter turn of freeplay at the prop, when it is gear and sitting on the trailer. <br /><br />What do you think?<br /><br />Is it something repairable or is it time for a new lower unit?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Big Mike
