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"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Thu, 22 Nov 2007 05:57:18 GMT, "Glenn \(s/v Seawing\)"
wrote:

Back to the transmissions; it seems that you've satisfied

yourself that you
are not significantly risking damage to them...yes?


According to the manufacturer and all of the so called

experts, we
should be OK. I like Jere Lull's sugggestion regarding

feathering
props but I suspect there is a considerable expense to

doing that,
plus some increased complexity risk.

Since the GB42 probably has smaller props, it might also

be easier to
implement one of the jerry rigged solutions for preventing

shaft

rotation.


Do you have room to install a collar, with a small disc for
a cable actuated caliper of some sort. Like a bicycle
brake, only larger.


SBV