Jake, I have too many PFDs and fenders in my sail locker to get past. Hence the engine panel access.
The key is to have *something* on the shaft that sticks down from the transmission. Normally the back of the tranny blocks all view of the shaft. But zinc sticks out, and is a good surface to mark on. I had a folding prop at one time, but the pins were badly worn and already at their 3rd over-bore. So back to the solid. When other more important boat jobs get done, we'll go back to the folding prop. -Keith -----Original Message----- From: Jake Brodersen [mailto:captain_j...@cox.net] Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 7:55 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List [SPAM]Re: [SPAM]Re: [SPAM]Re: transmissions in gearwhile sailing Keith, That is a very interesting way to approach this task. I find that a quick look into the locker is quicker. Getting down below past the main trimmer and removing the steps can sometimes take a bit of time. I don't think I can see the shaft from the front of the engine. I have a zinc on my shaft, just forward of the strut. I'll never lose the shaft. I have to pull the rudder to get it out anyway... Ditch the solid prop. Even when cruising, it's like dragging a bucket along behind you. I went to a folder many years ago and have never regretted it. Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III Midnight Mistress Hampton VA -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Morgenstern, Keith E CIV SEA 08 NR Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 3:41 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: [SPAM]Re: Stus-List [SPAM]Re: [SPAM]Re: transmissions in gear whilesailing Jake, Rather than crawling in to the sail locker, another option is to remove the steps/engine cover. I have a shaft zinc on the inside of the hull, presumably so the shaft cannot get ejected out the bottom. But the side benefit is that a large sharpie mark on that zinc is visible from the *front* of the engine. So, I remove the cover, put it in reverse gear, lift all the decomp. levers, and turn the engine over by hand until I see the mark is lined up in the DOWN position. Then reset the decomp levers and replace the cover. I have a solid prop, so I have to leave it in gear to keep it from freewheeling and driving me crazy with that sound. -Keith _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
