[C320-list] Reverse or neutral transmission while sailing

[Darren Hulbert]

In 2011, Yanmar put out a Service Bulletin (YMTQTB11-017) that recommends leaving the transmission in neutral. This is to prevent cone slippage and possible problems with engine restarting.

> On Oct 29, 2021, at 8:24 AM, Timothy Woods <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Yanmar recommends neutral for the 3gm30f in my boat.
> 
> #375 Tim
> 
>> On Fri, Oct 29, 2021, 11:19 AM Kim Chapman <kim.chapman at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> 
>>   As a new C320 owner I am wondering if there is a consensus as to
>>   whether to shift the transmission to reverse while under sail or just
>>   leave it in neutral and let it spin. I have a two-blade fixed prop
>>   which I believe is from the factory.
>> 
>>   Thanks !
>> 
>>   Kim Chapman
>>   C320 #416
>>   No Problem
>>   C400 #249
>>   Quiescence
>>