2006 Nautique 226 - Why No 'Clunk' From Transmission?

[Rusty Axle]

This is my first experience with an inboard.

I'm accustomed to a 'clunk' when putting a boat into gear.

The Nautique is quiet as a mouse.

Why is that?

[Jonny Quest]

That "clunk" you are used to is likely from an I/O or outboard, correct? The inboard transmission is more like a car transmission...quiet and smooth. If there is some chatter or rattling from the transmission, the damper plate is a likely culprit. In reverse, the PCM transmissions are often referred to as a sewing machine sound.

JQ

[jpwhit]

Because inboard transmission have hydraulically activated clutches. I/O transmission are much more primitive and actually just move two gears or cones together. So when you're putting an I/O into gear, you're hearing the gear or cone teeth bang together until the gears are fully meshed.

[Rusty Axle]

Thank you! I appreciate the responses.

[SilentSeven]

There's a reason these transmissions are branded "velvet drive"

[poecs13]

Just wait until you try a DBW transmission, circa 2013 or later. I just traded my 2005 for a 2015 last summer and shifting is smoother than butter!

[Rusty Axle]

That is good to know.

The 2006 226 that I picked up gives no indication of gear engagement whatsoever. Forward or reverse, there is no indication of a gear engagement. It's as if I'm dealing with throttle only.