If you can remember to "crack the throttle" before starting, why not just check the transmission lever at the same time?My Hurth tranny info has a warning about letting the prop spin while the boat is moving under sail. Both reverse and forward are ok. When I start the engine, I just crack the throttle open a bit so if I forgot and left it in forward it will not be taking off at any clip and if I left it in reverse, the forward momentum of the boat dominates and the motor stalls. Now I do have a small engine, but this whole topic has not been an issue for me. Ask me in 5 years when I am 80.
Prevent engine starting in gear
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My bad. I got that mixed up. You are 100% correct. Forward is a no-no. Neutral and reverse fine. I go to reverse generally. Always shut down in neutral, never in gear but yes, always check for neutral before starting just like with my stick shift car.