I am new to sailing. I am an ex cooperate jet pilot and flight instructor. I understand the dynamics of a
propeller in the air. Just wondering if when sailing does a free wheeling prop (eng in neutral) create more drag than a stopped prop? If so how much difference? In a
propeller aircraft a stopped prop can offer considerably less drag. Talking to the mechanic who works on my engine he claims it will do no harm placing the engine in gear after shutdown.
Thx