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kasdp
09-19-2005, 01:38 PM
Having asked five friends about whether they put their A-4s in gear when the engine is shut down, I have at least six opinions that break into three categories: yes, no and it depends. I plundered my back copies of Practical Sailor and found an article from May 1987 which is equally inconclusive. I have a three-blade Indigo prop; the shaft is in a cutless bearing. At the risk of replicating the aforementioned responses, I'd appreciate feeback from others.

Davis Modlin
09-21-2005, 06:50 PM
The way I look at it is, Why put any extra wear on the cutless bearing if you don't have too.

Pat
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