[C320-list] Sailing In Reverse

[pat reynolds]

I thought that the martec folding prop would fold on its own at any speed over 4 knots and once folded would remain so without any need to put trans in gear, the same being true when you manually set prop although on occasion you have to move to reverse briefly to stop the initial spinning after stopping engine.

Pat

--- On Thu, 6/19/08, Chris Block <chris_block at comcast.net> wrote:

> From: Chris Block <chris_block at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Sailing In Reverse
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Thursday, June 19, 2008, 1:58 PM
> Does keeping the trans in reverse prevent the shft from
> moving or just slow it down?
> 
> My Martec 2 blade folding only stays folded in 2 different
> shaft positions.  I was considering a shaft lock for
> thatreason as well as reducing the wear even in reverse.
> 
> The talk on this thread makes me think putting the trans in
> reverse eliminates the need for a shaft lock.
> 
> True?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard A. Walker <dickwalker at att.net>
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 12:16 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Sailing In Reverse
> 
> The exception of those of us who have the Autoprop.  We
> sail in forward so
> the prop feathers.  The same might be true for other
> feathering props.  I
> have had no problems over the last 9 years starting in
> forward.
> 
> Off to an anchor at the La Playa area of Pt. Loma for the
> weekend.  
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers,
>  
> Dick and Jauhree Walker
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
> 619.435.8986
> 
> 
> 
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