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A quick survey who trailers their boat with the motor in gear?
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<blockquote data-quote="airshot" data-source="post: 504546" data-attributes="member: 1183"><p>All of the sailboats I have been around use folding props that fold up to eliminate drag from the prop blades. Never saw a locked prop ! One day I was in the lake doing some experimenting with my small kicker motor. Testing to see how much drag the main engine might cause if left down or better off being tilted up. While in the down position I also checked allowing the prop to spin free (neutral) or putting the motor in gear, thus locking the prop. Gained between .2 and .4 mph according to my gps with the prop free spinning rather than locked. I would find it difficult to believe any speed gain from a locked prop, and every sailor I know is looking for ways to reduce drag !!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="airshot, post: 504546, member: 1183"] All of the sailboats I have been around use folding props that fold up to eliminate drag from the prop blades. Never saw a locked prop ! One day I was in the lake doing some experimenting with my small kicker motor. Testing to see how much drag the main engine might cause if left down or better off being tilted up. While in the down position I also checked allowing the prop to spin free (neutral) or putting the motor in gear, thus locking the prop. Gained between .2 and .4 mph according to my gps with the prop free spinning rather than locked. I would find it difficult to believe any speed gain from a locked prop, and every sailor I know is looking for ways to reduce drag !! [/QUOTE]
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