Hi,

In previous threads, I've read that, even though the manual for the
velvet drive (w/ a perkins 4-108) can be freewheeled while sailing,
real experience proves this to be harmful and even catastrophic to the
tranny.

Some suggest that if the motor is started periodically (6-8 hours) then
the tranny will be ok.

Should we just plan on starting the motor every 6 hours and motor
sailing for twenty minutes before shutting the motor down?

or

Should we bite the bullet and buy a Maxprop?

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Hey Glenn - while you're making a prop, maybe you could whip up one for
me too!

Thanks,

Mike.