| thegreatcapes |
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| 03/05/2008 21:40 |
In gear or out?
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I have just bought a classic boat with an engine (for the 1st time).
It is has a 18hp Yanmar and a 3 bladed prop.
Should I keep the engine in gear when I start sailing and the engine is off?
Would welcome any advice on this...thanks in anticipation
| Peterduck |
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| 03/05/2008 22:12 |
Re: In gear or out?
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The generally accepted position is yes, keep it in gear. I believe that someone did a study to see which had the greater drag, in gear or freely revolving. In gear and locked won.
Peter.
| Seanick |
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| 03/05/2008 22:43 |
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Re: In gear or out?
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...also, in gear stops the wear on you cutlass bearing, stuffing box and gear box.......
| Victorious |
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| 03/05/2008 23:36 |
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Re: In gear or out?
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The "norm" as i know it has always been to lock a prop while sailing.
However...It is perhaps not a bad idea to test it out..
I realise Victorious is a tad unusual, but letting the props spin is worth about 15% boat speed
| thegreatcapes |
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| 04/05/2008 12:41 |
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Re: In gear or out?
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Great, thank you for the help