In racing a Hunter Legend 35.5
- Thread starter NCBrew
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With our folding prop we quickly shift to reverse to stop the prop spinning and let it fold, then back to neutral. If I remember right the guidance for feathering props is similar. Like Ralph said for fixed props follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Makes sense to get it as streamlined as possible before going into neutral for the long haul.
I have a MaxProp and I shift to reverse after shutting the engine down, then shift into neutral.
When the engine is shut down, I dictate the position depending where I put the lever. Forward, neutral or reverse. Where should I put the lever?
I may be wrong but when you shift to reverse, I don't think the prop folds flat, I think it goes to the reverse position.
To be clear I meant to shift to reverse after the engine is stopped. If you shift to reverse with the engine running it will go into the reverse position and try to slow the boat.
This is the process recommended by PYI for Max-Props at https://www.pyiinc.com/articles/at-pyi-we-take-customer-service-very-personality
My prop does not go flat.I believe my prop goes into a position that is like an airplane prop turns to a position that present no force. All 3 blades go to no twist position that does not provide force in any direction. Like all the blades go straight. People tell me to put it in reverse, but for my prop I don't believe that is correct. I will check the prop manual tomorrow when I get to the boat.