I have a CD 27 with a YSM8 engine. While underway at over 4 knots, the prop shaft audibly rotates and to stop the noise, I move the gear shifter into forward.
Have others experienced this? Is this noise indicative of issues in the stuffing box? Does holding the prop in gear do any damage?
Prop shaft rotation
Moderator: Jim Walsh
Re: Prop shaft rotation
The owners manual should say what is preferred. I have a different engine and transmission than you and my owners manual states to let it freewheel or place it in reverse.
Unless your stuffing box is leaking more than a couple drops a minute you have no issues.
Unless your stuffing box is leaking more than a couple drops a minute you have no issues.
Jim Walsh
Ex Vice Commodore
Ex Captain-Northeast Fleet
CD31 ORION
The currency of life is not money, it's time
Ex Vice Commodore
Ex Captain-Northeast Fleet
CD31 ORION
The currency of life is not money, it's time
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Walter Hobbs
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- Location: CD 14,CD 27
Re: Prop shaft rotation
Same boat, same engine, same problem. I shift it into forward like you. Only my first season with this boat but I cant see how it could do any harm.
Do you have a tach?
Do you have a tach?
Walter R Hobbs
CD 14 hull # 535, Grin
CD 27 Hull # 35 Horizon Song
Lincoln, RI
"Attitude is the differance between ordeal and adventure."
CD 14 hull # 535, Grin
CD 27 Hull # 35 Horizon Song
Lincoln, RI
"Attitude is the differance between ordeal and adventure."