ok guys, im not retarded, but im having problems changing the shift cable on my 2005 20'stratos. i took the shifter off and half of it fell down the inside of the side of the boat (gunwall). so how is the easiest way to get to it to change the shift cable. i took the cover for the gas tank off too. i can get the inner part of the shifter back up to where it goes, but it will be virtually impossible to hold it and take out the cotter pin. i thought that the entire inside part would come through the hole in the glass and u could hold it in your hand and change it, but that doesnt seem to be the case. i cant get it to come out the hole. the cable is not connected to the motor. who has done this before and whats the easiest way. help.