[C320-list] Reverse or neutral transmission while sailing

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Kind of related….

Which prop is best for eliminating prop walk?

Jerry
JellyRoll   #890

> On Oct 29, 2021, at 3:11 PM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
> 
> Everyone who is saying neutral is correct. The bulletin addresses why this is important.
> 
> The only exception is for those people who have folding or feathering props. They need to lock in reverse to get the prop to fold.
> 
> --
> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us
> 
>> On Fri, Oct 29, 2021, at 11:11 AM, Kim Chapman 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