There is an active discussion on the Catalina 30 list about whether to sail with the engine in gear or not, and which gear. General agreement is that you should not sail in neutral because of the wear on the strut, stuffing box and transmission. It sounds like whether you sail in forward or reverse depends in part on the construction of the transmission, and which gear will wear less and take the stress better. It seems that reverse is the popular choice, but with the construction of the A4 tranny, is this true?
On my C30, I have a hard time keeping my tranny in reverse without holding the pedistal handle in place. Seems like the A4 tranny would slip more in reverse.
Fair winds,
Ken - Obsession
'78 C30 TRBS
Lake Champlain, VT
On my C30, I have a hard time keeping my tranny in reverse without holding the pedistal handle in place. Seems like the A4 tranny would slip more in reverse.
Fair winds,
Ken - Obsession
'78 C30 TRBS
Lake Champlain, VT
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