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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>GOOD TO SEE ANOTHER IRISHMAN WITH GOOD TASTE IN
SAILING ! J FITZPATRICK# 536</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, September 02, 2001 4:35
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Alberg30] Prop Shaft Lock</DIV>
<DIV><BR></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
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