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Re: In gear or out?
      03/05/2008 23:36

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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* In gear or out? thegreatcapes 03/05/2008 21:40
. * * Re: In gear or out? Peterduck   03/05/2008 22:12
. * * Re: In gear or out? Seanick   03/05/2008 22:43
. * * Re: In gear or out? Victorious   03/05/2008 23:36
. * * Re: In gear or out? thegreatcapes   04/05/2008 12:41

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