The latest topic on the Boat US Forum is freewheeling which means running with one engine on and the other off.
Hi Chris,
Yes, we are aware of the lubrication problems. TwinDisc says we need to run the tranny 5 minutes in neutral for every 8 hours to keep them lubricated. That's not much of a problem. Our typical cruising speeds in this mode are 9 to 10 knots. Fast for a classic trawler but not a problem for the trannys. TwinDisc knows what speeds we are operating at and has no problem with them. Most Connies use the old MG5909 trannys which don't have dripless shaft seals.
I used to keep my boat on the South River a long time ago. Nice river. We keep our Connie at Piney Narrows Yacht Haven on Kent Island now under a covered slip. Covered slips are the greatest invention since sliced bread.
So far we haven't found any problems with free wheeling and everyone is loving the nearly 50% reduction in fuel consumption. Can't recommend it for all trannys though; we only know about TwinDisc trannys.
Pete37
Hi Chris,
Kept my boat at Holiday Point Marina on Selby Bay. It was a dump at the time but I've heard them spiffed it up a lot since then.
Pete37
Maybe we need to find y'all your own builder's forum so you can discuss all of this!!!... I will be working on it!
Aside from the obvious CC-specific stuff... I would think "freewheeling" in the sense used here is maybe applicable to a wide range of boat/engine/gear brands...
-Chris
I apologize if I brought this up in the wrong area. Obviously new to site. Give a guy a break.
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