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Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 12-04-2008, 12:30 AM
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Posted By alan
Thankyou indeed for the detailed clarification. I...

Thankyou indeed for the detailed clarification. I must say Calders advice suits my situation, My 3 cylinder Yanmar has a manual marine box, my propeller is a 3 bladed one, the shaft rotating makes a...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 12-03-2008, 09:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,915
Posted By alan
Duane, I kind of see the point you are making but...

Duane, I kind of see the point you are making but for me, even if the drag equates the same when locked or revolving, the other issues like wear and tear on bearings, seals, cutlass and stuffing box,...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 12-03-2008, 12:55 AM
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Views: 11,915
Posted By alan
Well ladies and gentlemen, here is the word from...

Well ladies and gentlemen, here is the word from the master of all things mechanical! Quote from Boat Owners Mechanical & Electrical Manual by Nigel Calder.

" When a boat is under sail or tow,...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 11-29-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,915
Posted By alan
Hi Brenda, Thanks for your prompt reply. The...

Hi Brenda,

Thanks for your prompt reply. The motor is a 2 yr old Yanmar 3YM30 (30 hp) with as far as I can determine a standard marine gear incorperated with that motor. If I put it forward gear...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 11-29-2008, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,915
Posted By alan
When the yacht is sailing well at say 5 knots the...

When the yacht is sailing well at say 5 knots the prop can be rotating at quite a speed. Question is, is it better to "lock " the propshaft or let it spin? My thoughts are while it spins it may be...
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