Folding and feathering props can stay open if you don't stop the shaft by putting it in reverse. With a fixed prop you can reduce drag by "trailing the shaft" and leaving it in neutral. The problem is that some transmissions don't get properly lubricated in this condition (IIRC: paragon?) Reverse should always be fine no matter what engine/transmission.
Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Sep 18, 2017 7:16 PM, "schiller via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > OK, gang. I know this has been discussed before but help me out. With > the Universal M-25XPB in Corsair, the manuals said to shift he transmission > into reverse after shut down while sailing. Withe the new Yanmar in Grace > (C&C 35, Mark III), what is the prevailing wisdom as to transmission > selection after shutdown while sailing. I instinctively put the > transmission in reverse but can not find any Yanmar documentation as to > what they recommend. > > Neil Schiller > 1983 C&C 35, Mark III, #028 > "Grace" > White Lake, Michigan > Scheduled for haulout 6 October > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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