CAN'T GET TRANSMISSION OUT

[Lepke]

I've never had a shaft that wouldn't slide back to the rudder. It may be your shaft seal.

[NoTies]

Originally Posted by Sir_Crabs_A_Lot

No,no, NO! NEVER attach anything to the rudder, most are not built to take the strain of a winch or such.

Got to love it when someone chimes in and shouts "never do that" and then fails to actually give advice on how to do it. In this case it appears that the ratchet strap option worked.