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There are adjustments in the control box for increased detent and throttle friction. A small screw for each function. There is no shift interlock.

That engine was produced by Suzuki (and is a Suzuki) during the OMC/Bombardier transition, so a Suzuki dealer may be able to help you with this. Worth a try.

Remove the clip that holds the shift cable in place on the starboard side of the engine.(engine in neutral) Remove the shift cable end from its post. While slowly spinning the propeller to allow engagement, shift the engine into forward gear by hand. Go to the helm and shift the control box into...

Yea, they really need to update that 50 year old coast guard weight calculation, we were all skinny in '73 for cryin out loud! We weren't making enough money to get fat!

Adjust the shift cable, it can be done on dry land with two people, engine not running but making sure the propeller is being rotated to aid in shifting from forward to reverse. You tube is your friend.

Simple Green mixed at 90/10 water/simple green. Been using it since the 1980's

Just remember, pay attention to max weight limit and not max people limit. My S21, is 10 people or 1337 #. When's the last time you saw 10 people with a combined weight of 1337#? Maybe a Yemen boat lift....

Sounds like some ventilation, you had it trimmed up a little too much for conditions. Prop just got some air into blade area and lost bite. Happens all the time if you have an itchy trim button finger, I know I do.

Bad ground, you must hunt for it with either a test light or VOM.

These guys seem to have a lot parts. https://fenceforpontoons.com/

I threw a set of calipers on the bullet connecters for the Bennington wire connectors to our tops it is 0.175" (4.44 mm) diameter. So the part number is 16-14 .175 male bullet connector, now you'll have to shop for the amount of insulation you'll need. Now at least you have something to google...

They look like insulated bullet connectors, make your own with heat shrink tubing..

Battery hooked up backwards.. No offense.. You said you just replaced it. 1 1/2 year old post probably figured it out by now..

Take one of the nuts to Ace Hardware, they have a thread gage so you know what you have. Make sure you get stainless steel.

When I used 303 FABRIC GUARD on my Simtex, the white came from using too much 303, mine mainly showed up in the folds where the seat cushion butted up into the backrests which left a white residue in those areas. I clean my Simtex with diluted Simple Green in 5 gallon bucket; (about an inch of...