thegreatcapes
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Reged: 28/01/2008
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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
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Peterduck
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Reged: 10/04/2002
Posts: 1030
Loc: Melbourne, Australia
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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.
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Seanick
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Reged: 13/01/2006
Posts: 205
Loc: West Sussex
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...also, in gear stops the wear on you cutlass bearing, stuffing box and gear box.......
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Victorious
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Reged: 22/10/2001
Posts: 474
Loc: Emsworth Solent UK
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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
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www.victorious.co.uk
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thegreatcapes
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Reged: 28/01/2008
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Great, thank you for the help
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