Advisory Number: MSA08-003: DATE February 8, 2008 Dealers and OEMs TO: All Marine Distributors SUBJECT: Gear in Neutral While Sailing All MODELS:
All Sailboat Engines We continue to get questions regarding the correct gear position while sailing with the engine OFF. This advisory is issued as a reminder; Yanmar requires that if sailing with the engine OFF (not running) the transmission shifter must be in the neutral position or internal damage to the gear or sail-drive will result. This damage will not be covered by Yanmar's Limited Warranty. Please instruct customers and dealers who deliver the sailboat to the customer, of the correct (Neutral) position for the marine gear while sailing. If the customer desires that the propeller shaft not spin while sailing, either a folding propeller, shaft break, or other suitable device may be used. However, Yanmar accepts no responsibility for the selection, installation, or operation of such devices. Please also refer to Marine service advisory "MSA07-001_Yanmar Sail Drive Propeller Selection" for additional information. If you have any questions regarding this advisory please contact a Customer Support representative." On Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 10:13 AM, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, I found the bulletin several years ago. > > Joel > > On Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 10:08 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Can anybody verify this? >> >> >> >> We have a Kanzaki KM3P transmission on our Yanmar 3GM30F. We always have >> in reverse while sailing. >> >> >> >> It would be very good to know if this is a roblem! >> >> >> >> Mike >> >> >> >> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Paul >> Baker via CnC-List >> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 08, 2016 11:05 AM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Cc:* Paul Baker >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Transmission in forward or reverse while >> sailing? >> >> >> >> It depends on your transmission and engine. Yanmar had a bulletin a while >> back for their engines with Kanzaki transmissions stating that they should >> always be in neutral when sailing. Damage or wear to the transmission would >> occur otherwise. >> Cheers, >> Paul. >> >> > Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2016 06:36:50 -0400 >> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> > Subject: Stus-List Transmission in forward or reverse while sailing? >> > From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> > CC: ghnewt...@gmail.com >> > >> > 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! >> >> > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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