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<DIV><SPAN class=194323623-02092001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Joe,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=194323623-02092001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I have
a Yanmar as well, they recommend that under sail the transmission is placed in
reverse.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=194323623-02092001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Stephen Sousa #114</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> FITZONELOVE@aol.com
[mailto:FITZONELOVE@aol.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, September 02, 2001 5:35
PM<BR><B>To:</B> public-list@alberg30.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Alberg30] Prop
Shaft Lock<BR><BR></FONT></DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT size=2>I would
be interested in hearing opinions on whether to let the prop spin in
<BR>neutral while under sail, or lock it by putting it in reverse. It
seems <BR>locking it in reverse would save some wear on the bearings and
seals. I have <BR>a Yanmar 3GM30 with a 2 bladed prop, and while
spinning under sail at 4 knots <BR>and above, the prop creates a pretty
annoying vibration in the tiller. Have <BR>a great Labor Day!! <BR>Joe
Fitzpatrick #286 "One Love"</FONT>
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