On Wed, 23 May 2007 13:07:53 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On 23 May 2007 10:51:31 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote:



Long range passage makers routinely run only one engine in a twin
screw trawler.
In my experience, observation, and conversations most local cruisers
just out for a weekend run won't bother to do so.

Some transmissions are more forgiving of "freewheeling" than others,
while in other cases it's necessary to physically brake the idle shaft
to prevent transmission damage.

The freewheeling/tranny damage is probably one of the issues Wayne
alluded to. Something to consider when buying a trawler then.
Thanks.

Uh, not suggesting I'm in the market for a trawler. Got's to get
diesel back down to a buck a gallon first (-:

--Vic