Re: catalina27-talk: In Gear Under Sail?

[Jeffery L. Sheler]

I've been told just the opposite. Keeping it in gear doesn't keep the prop from spinning, especially when you're really clipping along. Better to keep it in neutral and just let the prop spin free

Jeff Sheler
s/v Windsome
C27TR #6594     
Hampton, VA

At 12:05 PM 2/27/2006, you wrote:

I have an 11 hp Universal and have been told that while under sail and engine off I should leave the transmission in gear to keep the prop from spinning.  Is this right?  Does it matter?


Dave Tierney
Celtic Pride, 5282
1982 C-27, Traditional
Middle River, Maryland