A spinning prop has less drag than a fixed prop. It depends on the transmission manufacturers recommendation though.
This is from the transmission manual. HURTHHBW?50
On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 9:15 AM Steve Bufe <
sbufe@...> wrote:
All,? During this long covid winter my thoughts turn to sailing.? So from the standpoint of efficiently is it better to sail with the gearbox in neutral or in gear?? Somewhere I heard that it's not good to sail in neutral, as the prop shaft if always turning.? I've always sailed in neutral, and am wondering if I'm doing it wrong.? I have a two bladed prop.
Any guidance is appreciated
Steve
78 T27II Hull # 663??
