Hi all

The new boat i am going to crew in the local races has not arrived from France as yet so we are going to use mine in the Cock of the Huon race in the Pipe Opener series dssinc.org.au/yacht-racing/pipe-opener-series/

Normally when i sail i leave the box in neutral and let the 2 bladed prop rotate but when she was on the slip last week i marked the shaft with the prop in a vertical position lined up behind the skeg and i thought i might lock it in that position for the race to try and get her to be as quick as possible

I believe the second owner who used to race her up north replaced the original 3 blade prop with the 2 blade so he could do this and seemed to think it was worthwhile

Looking at info on the net Yanmar seem to advise leaving it in neutral when sailing but i am wondering if anyone has any thoughts on locking it in reverse and any potential problems it might cause

Thanks in advance

Regards Don