Good to know. On mine if I put it in gear I need to start the engine to get it out as the pressure while still sailing makes the shift lever very stiff to move to neutral and that can't be good for the mechanism. I do not have a folding prop. With a spinning prop, while not as good as folding, the drag should be reduced somewhat as opposed to having it not spin.
Regards. Garry Cross 1974 CC35-II CBYC, Toronto. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2016 10:17:33 -0400 Subject: Re: Stus-List Kanzaki Transmission in forward or reverse while sailing? Advisory Number: MSA08-003: DATE February 8, 2008 Dealers and OEMs TO: All Marine Distributors SUBJECT: Gear in Neutral While Sailing All MODELS: All Sailboat Engines We continue to get questions regarding the correct gear position while sailing with the engine OFF. This advisory is issued as a reminder; Yanmar requires that if sailing with the engine OFF (not running) the transmission shifter must be in the neutral position or internal damage to the gear or sail-drive will result. This damage will not be covered by Yanmar's Limited Warranty. Please instruct customers and dealers who deliver the sailboat to the customer, of the correct (Neutral) position for the marine gear while sailing. If the customer desires that the propeller shaft not spin while sailing, either a folding propeller, shaft break, or other suitable device may be used. However, Yanmar accepts no responsibility for the selection, installation, or operation of such devices. Please also refer to Marine service advisory "MSA07-001_Yanmar Sail Drive Propeller Selection" for additional information. If you have any questions regarding this advisory please contact a Customer Support representative."
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