[C320-list] Reverse or neutral transmission while sailing

[Joe M]

My marina told me reverse to keep things from spinning but when wind is
strong it would get tweaked and jam in reverse and I would then have to
apply pressure to shifter and just bump the start button to get it in
neutral for starting. Then I came across that yanmar bulletin and ever
since then I always sail in neutral, never had a problem again.

Joe. 2002 C320 # 902

On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 11:47 AM Darren Hulbert <dhulbert at me.com> wrote:

> 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
> >>
>