Need some opinions. Once you're under sail, does anybody put their throttle lever in reverse to stop the shaft and prop from rotating?
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Rodney
Doesn't everyone?
Doesn't everyone? Read all the posts over the past year or two. If we do not we have been told very clearly that we should.
Doesn't everyone? Read all the posts over the past year or two. If we do not we have been told very clearly that we should.
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Anthony Bavuso
I always thought you were supposed too.
Yeah, I sure do. I seem to remeber reading several articles on this subject and they all conclude that you should keep the transmission in reverse when not in use.
Yeah, I sure do. I seem to remeber reading several articles on this subject and they all conclude that you should keep the transmission in reverse when not in use.
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thomas e mcnamara
anybody do this
iwas a power boat owner for 30 years [trawler]and just bought a 99 450 and new nothing of sailing.when i finally got the hang of it,which i really love and plan to head south,it took me awhile to find out what in hell was the noise,i need not say no more.
iwas a power boat owner for 30 years [trawler]and just bought a 99 450 and new nothing of sailing.when i finally got the hang of it,which i really love and plan to head south,it took me awhile to find out what in hell was the noise,i need not say no more.
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Patti Polk
What kind of propeller
I was told that putting the boat in reverse was the thing to do with a folding prop. However, it seems that leaving the three-bladed prop in neutral allows it to spin and create less drag. If the noise bothers you and you aren't looking for speed I guess it's okay to leave it in reverse.
I was told that putting the boat in reverse was the thing to do with a folding prop. However, it seems that leaving the three-bladed prop in neutral allows it to spin and create less drag. If the noise bothers you and you aren't looking for speed I guess it's okay to leave it in reverse.
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Bruce Grant
Yep and on a 320 to boot
I do that when racing, I have not noticed any noise when in neutral, but after reading all the posts about the subject I thought I would give it a try. The only thing that I havn't done is put the GPS on it to verify if there is an actual difference in speed. Regards. Bruce. Neon Moon
I do that when racing, I have not noticed any noise when in neutral, but after reading all the posts about the subject I thought I would give it a try. The only thing that I havn't done is put the GPS on it to verify if there is an actual difference in speed. Regards. Bruce. Neon Moon
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Pete
reverse under sail
check in the archives there is ALOT of info on this subject and why you should put it in reverse
check in the archives there is ALOT of info on this subject and why you should put it in reverse
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Wayne
Yes reverse while under sail
On my 340 I put the transmission in reverse while sailing to prevent the prop from free-wheeling. I understand that some transmissions may wear as they do not get proper lubrication with only the rear shaft turning. I have the original factory 2 blade prop. The archives have lots on this subject. Wayne & Janet ---- s/v Wind Drift
On my 340 I put the transmission in reverse while sailing to prevent the prop from free-wheeling. I understand that some transmissions may wear as they do not get proper lubrication with only the rear shaft turning. I have the original factory 2 blade prop. The archives have lots on this subject. Wayne & Janet ---- s/v Wind Drift
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Wally Boggus
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Dick McKee
If you Dont stop it from spinning..
I've been warned that the clutches spin with no lubrication and get ready to spend some $$$$
I've been warned that the clutches spin with no lubrication and get ready to spend some $$$$
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Stephen Ostrander
age old question
Assume you mean shift lever, not throttle. This question comes up about every 6 months or so. Maybe you should re-post in the Torresen Forum and see what Gordon has to say. I have never heard of anyone's transmission failing from leaving in neutral, but I'm not a diesel mechanic.
Assume you mean shift lever, not throttle. This question comes up about every 6 months or so. Maybe you should re-post in the Torresen Forum and see what Gordon has to say. I have never heard of anyone's transmission failing from leaving in neutral, but I'm not a diesel mechanic.
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Rich
Supposed to put it in Reverse
I researched this awhile back and learned that you are definitely supposed to sail with the trans in reverse. The only problem for me is that mine gets jammed in reverse after sailing for several hours. Sometimes if I start the engine without engaging neutral on the throttle control I can shift out. Most of the time though I have to go below and manually shift it out at the trans after the engine is started. Anyone else have this problem? I'm guessing the clutch is hanging up. Does this mean it's time for some servicing? My mechanic says the engine/trans are fine. Should I check with someone else?
I researched this awhile back and learned that you are definitely supposed to sail with the trans in reverse. The only problem for me is that mine gets jammed in reverse after sailing for several hours. Sometimes if I start the engine without engaging neutral on the throttle control I can shift out. Most of the time though I have to go below and manually shift it out at the trans after the engine is started. Anyone else have this problem? I'm guessing the clutch is hanging up. Does this mean it's time for some servicing? My mechanic says the engine/trans are fine. Should I check with someone else?
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Wally Boggus
Don't know Rich...
Mine seems to go back to neutral albeit with some added friction but it has not got stuck there. While I have not tried this I thought I read somewhere that it was okay to start the engine in reverse if necessary. I could be wrong so maybe someone could help verify. w
Mine seems to go back to neutral albeit with some added friction but it has not got stuck there. While I have not tried this I thought I read somewhere that it was okay to start the engine in reverse if necessary. I could be wrong so maybe someone could help verify. w
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