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FWIW, I sail with the transmission in reverse, the prop shaft doesn't turn and I sometimes line up the prop behind the keel. Is this the best approach...I have no idea. j

A spinning prop has less drag than a fixed prop. It depends on the transmission manufacturers recommendation though. -- Cheers Brian

This is from the transmission manual. HURTHHBW 50 = > ÷

I also have a two blade prop and I was thinking of doing something to mark the spot where the prop was vertical. I would imagine that would create less resistance than having it spin. Farymann A30M

Farymann. I read all of the literature and no mention of it that I could find. Steve Bufe Wolfington Body Company Cell 610 308 5657 Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 12:35 PM To: [email protected]

When we had a two blade prop, with the boat on the hard we marked a spot on the shaft where the blades lined up with the keel to minimize resistance. When sailing someone went below and turned the

Depends on the engine/transmission. If you have a Yanmar with a Kanzaki transmission it has to stay in neutral while sailing. Check with your engine manufacturer. -- Cheers Brian

If the prop is turning, that's additional wear on cutless (and I'm not the only one who struggles with the similarity of that spelling... compare the URL to the name on the graphic:

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

Reverse power followed by neutral. Rudder has some effect when coasting as others have mentioned.? Careful not to over steer and stall as others have mentioned. Back and fill,? the process of

Rigid 31305 available at home depot or Amazon. I use 2. Very handy for other jobs as well. -- Carl Damm DAMSELv 1976 #593 Stuart Fl

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Patrick, I know I mentioned using a hack saw, but if you have a power scroll saw it will be much easier. As I said 1/8" steel is strong enough. Cut the metal small and then file the open end for a

Patrick, I would try a Mill Supply store first. McMaster-Carr or Grainger. If you are on the Chesapeake try contacting the Alberg 30 group. I'll bet someone has a set which might just work for your

Wow - so much activity! Great support. I have two of the Home Depot style wrenches, which worked fine for us. Was able to get one wrench in place with the handle pushing against the hull...and then

Brett, I have read that those wrenches that you referenced from Home Depot have too much slop. The idea of making a set of wrenches like the ones from York seems appealing...I have the metal, It just

Good luck! If you are talking about this type of wrench ( https://www.homedepot.com/p/Armour-Line-1-in-3-in-Adjustable-Plumbers-Slip-Nut-Wrench-RP77321/306699653), which I also see listed on the West

I have that exact same set of picks. I am wondering if I can get the wrenches locally at West Marine, Home Depot to get this job done when we hit the low tides and winds on Sunday. Going to have the

I picked up a pick set from Harbor Freight for removing and inserting the flax packing that I used. The hook worked well for removal and the ~90 degree one worked well to pack the new stuff in.

Still think Dura Max is the way to go: https://www.duramaxmarine.com/shaft-ultrax.htm Put it in and forgetaboutit! [email protected]> wrote: