In December, we chartered a 44' Fountaine-Pajot Helia and sailed from Ft. Lauderdale to Key Largo and back. I noted with interest the decal on the throttle housing indicating that the throttle should be placed in the reverse position while sailing with the engines off. I assume that this was to prevent the prop shafts from turning, thereby reducing wear on the cutlass bearing, shaft seal and gearbox components.
I have looked through the owner's manual for our Hunter 41DS and I haven't seen any recommendation like this. I would be interested in knowing what other boat owners do with the throttle while sailing with the engine off.
I have looked through the owner's manual for our Hunter 41DS and I haven't seen any recommendation like this. I would be interested in knowing what other boat owners do with the throttle while sailing with the engine off.