With a Max-prop, the transmission should be put in reverse, while the boat is moving forward, This feathers the prop, and keeps it from turning past the feathered position. Good for all engines.
Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 5:29 PM, Jake Brodersen via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Neil, > > > > I keep my transmission in reverse after setting my folding prop. This > holds the shaft in place. I have heard and read that Yanmar does not > recommend using reverse. Perhaps that only applies to the fixed prop, > like Joel mentions. > > > > Jake > > > > *Jake Brodersen* > > *C&C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress”* > > *Hampton VA* > > > > > > > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of > *schiller > via CnC-List > *Sent:* Monday, September 18, 2017 19:15 > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* schiller <schil...@bloomingdalecom.net> > *Subject:* Stus-List Transmission position while sailing > > > > OK, gang. I know this has been discussed before but help me out. With > the Universal M-25XPB in Corsair, the manuals said to shift he transmission > into reverse after shut down while sailing. Withe the new Yanmar in Grace > (C&C 35, Mark III), what is the prevailing wisdom as to transmission > selection after shutdown while sailing. I instinctively put the > transmission in reverse but can not find any Yanmar documentation as to > what they recommend. > > Neil Schiller > 1983 C&C 35, Mark III, #028 > "Grace" > White Lake, Michigan > Scheduled for haulout 6 October > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www. > paypal.me_stumurray&d=DwICAg&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN > 0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=8IrJGVHR_ > O6pHH5TnKiOsyw6SEr0INRwNhDJt647Riw&s=DpjnL3lGutkgWvUTD1GiPZo7dDzHGp > y_Idte5BtrY6g&e= > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > -- Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR
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