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Why won't my boat operate in a reverse?

I have a 1998 Four Winns Horizon QX boat. Its an I/O and has a 4.3 L Chevy block and a Volvo Penta SX outdrive. Recently at the lake I was backing the boat off the trailer. The control lever was pretty stiff (as it normally was) so I pulled really hard to get it into reverse. At one point I pulled very hard and something clicked. After that the boat will not run in reverse. I have checked a stern drive shop manual and have come up inconclusive. It would be a great help if someone could help me by listing possible problems and how to fix them.Thanks

Answer:

theres a chance u may have broken some control cables or maybe even the shifter, now its not good to throw ur money away but u might have to have it looked at if your inconclusive
you brock the cable or a pin
i have done the same before and it was the cable that broke
Your boat is perhaps fixed with forward propelling motor only. Always check the system and learn its functions before you buy. Also check you requirements before you jump to buy.

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