Finally took the boat out for the first time a couple of days ago. Its a 1969 Halcyon 27 with its original engine. The 8 or 10hp Sabb G series engine ran like a champ and didn't miss a beat. It has the Sabb variable pitch propellor with the pitch controlled from a lever in the cockpit. But... when we put in into reverse the boat moved very very slowly, when in forward it also moved slowly, barely able to reach 2kts. The pitch control lever was hard to shift when the engine was running. There was plenty of water churning about beneath the boat so don't think its the clutch slipping. Luckily we had sails so did eventually get back to the marina. Anyone know anything about these, seems like either the prop has something wrapped around it (unlikely) or probably the pitch is insufficient. I suspect something is worn in the stern gear preventing the proper pitch being set, any ideas? What is the likely culprit? Really don't want to take it out the water.
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