[C320-list] Neutral or Reverse

Fri Mar 23 16:11:23 PDT 2007

Complex Answer.

If you have an AUTOPROP - Forward so it will feather.

Yanmar 3GM - reverse to cut down on the wear of the transmission.

Cheers,

Dick Walker
C-320 (687) WindWalker II
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of brucestanley
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 4:07 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: [C320-list] Neutral or Reverse

depends on your Gear Box
Check your Mechanic
or, better still
Buy a Feathering/Folding Prop
FWIW I have a Kiwi Feather Prop ($US1250)

Bruce Stanley
C320 #1084

 Original Message ----- 
From: "mike hunter" <popotladreaming at yahoo.com>
Subject: [C320-list] Neutral or Reverse

> Is it better to sail with the transmission in neutral or reverse?  I've 
> had people tell me both???
>
>  Thanks!
>  Mike
>  #637 