Hi Jeff, You should keep it in gear (IMHO). When in gear, the prop will not develop enough force to over come the compression of the engine, so it will NOT spin, even when sailing quite hard. If in nutral, the prop will spin and can weaken some of the bearing surfaces.
I have a A4, and the compression is much less then a diesel, and I've never heard the prop spin when in gear. Hope that helps, Larry Taborek C27 Dixie Chicken > 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 Dixie Chicken is FOR SALE: You can view the boat at: http://www.taborek.net/Dixie_Chicken/For_Sale/For_Sale.shtml ----------------------------------------- Join ISP.COM today - $8.95 internet , less than 1/2 the cost of AOL Try us out, http://www.isp.com/
