We just purchased a 1980 hunter 33 and were wondering what is the correct placement of the transmission while sailing. Any help would be appreciated
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What engine & transmission?
You'll have a lot better chance of having your question answered correctly if you specify the make & model of the engine/transmission. I don't know abt. Hunter 33's specifically, but most boats were available with a variety of different power options, some of which were tolerant of allowing the prop to freewheel ( trans in neutral) while others will self-destruct due to lack of adequate lubrication. IMHO, you're better off to not allow the prop to rotate when sailing.
You'll have a lot better chance of having your question answered correctly if you specify the make & model of the engine/transmission. I don't know abt. Hunter 33's specifically, but most boats were available with a variety of different power options, some of which were tolerant of allowing the prop to freewheel ( trans in neutral) while others will self-destruct due to lack of adequate lubrication. IMHO, you're better off to not allow the prop to rotate when sailing.
motor is a Yanmar 2QM 15
after reading in the archives it seems generally reverse gear is used or neutral. Any other opinions would be appreciated
after reading in the archives it seems generally reverse gear is used or neutral. Any other opinions would be appreciated
Between the engine and drive shaft.
Sorry could not resist. If it is a Yanmar combo it can be left in neutral or placed in reverse. Check the archives for extensive discussion on the topic.
Sorry could not resist. If it is a Yanmar combo it can be left in neutral or placed in reverse. Check the archives for extensive discussion on the topic.
Spinning creates drag
A spinning prop creates a lot more drag than a stopped prop. Purely for that reason, you want it left in a gear. Which gear is a question for your engine maker.
A spinning prop creates a lot more drag than a stopped prop. Purely for that reason, you want it left in a gear. Which gear is a question for your engine maker.
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