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 < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 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! >
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