Hi. Is there as CORRECT way to sail with a flexifold 3-blade prop when the engine is off? In gear? out of gear? reverse?
I noticed that if it is in neutral, I can hear the shaft turning slowly.
thanks
dave
NYBOR
folding prop and transmission
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Re: folding prop and transmission
Yes, while sailing put the engine in reverse. This will stop the prop rotation and cause the blades to fully fold back.
Phil Haydon
Boston, MA
s/v Prairie Gold
Boston, MA
s/v Prairie Gold
Re: folding prop and transmission
thanks! I was doing that, but got scared about undue load on the transmission. (or so I heard.....)
dave
dave