Mine recommends reverse but also says the transmission will be damaged if left in forward. Not sure why. Dave
On Jun 8, 2016, at 7:16 AM, Gary Russell via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: > > The answer may depend on what make of transmission you have, but my Hurth > transmission recommends reverse. If your prop is spinning in forward, I > would suggest that is not good. I would recommend reverse. Some > transmission, I'm told, have the oil pump on the input shaft, so there is no > lubrication when the engine is stopped. That's one reason you want to make > sure the prop is not free-wheeling. The other reason, of course, is drag. > > Gary > S/V Kaylarah > '90 C&C 37+ > East Greenwich, RI, USA > > > ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ > > > On Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 6:36 AM, Gary Newton via CnC-List > <[email protected]> wrote: > Which gear is recommended (forward or reverse) while sailing? When the > transmission is in forward I can feel the shaft turning while sailing. When > it is in reverse I don't feel it. Which is preferred? > > Sent from my iPad > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! Dr. David Knecht Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology Core Microscopy Facility Director University of Connecticut 91 N. Eagleville Rd. Storrs, CT 06269 860-486-2200
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