[Hemlock_SF]

Doesn't sound great.  I assume you confirmed operation of the control cable?  Does it have a trolling valve?  Did you check fluid and screen?

Beyond that I think you will have to wait for it to be pulled.  If it does need to be pulled, I'd try to make lemonade out of it and do both sides at once, and take the opportunity to replace the main seals (assuming 6cta, they tend to weep as they age), and take a good look at the motor mounts, might be a good time to renew those.

Thanks for the reply Hiccup, mechanics initial assessment is burned out clutch and needs to be pulled for rebuild. He is thinking he can slide the shaft forward enough to pull it at the dock. Not sure how he will block up the engine or lift 300lbs but I will find out next week