I recently picked up a new for me '82 tri-hull boat that I plan on using in the Delta and San Luis. Today I took it out on the water and found that I couldnt reverse or even neutral. Right after it turns on it starts moving, pretty slow, but still ... Talked to the previous owner and he says he has never been able to get it to neutral. The engine is an 82 mariner 60 hp outboard. Does anyone know if this engine can go neutral and reverse? I'm about to order manuals for the engine and I am thinking the wiring or cables are wrong or something. Any ideas? One more question, do most people have a second battery to dedicate to a trolling motor or is everything run from one battery? Thanks for any help.

Also, if anyone has found some good boating pages I would appreciate the links, I'm new to this. Thanks.

Brian