running on one engine?

[bboats]

I have a 32 sedan bridge with 318 Chryslers. My question is can you operate the boat on one engine and if so what do you need to do with the dormant side?
bboats

[Docsnow]

I've heard to devise a method to stop the idle engine from rotating & have used this especially when going at upper limit speeds on one engine so as not to mar the shaft I brazed the jaws of a set of vise grips BUT then I've also heard that wasn't necessary but I'd rather B safe then sorry shelling out a few grand for a new tranny not too mention the down time

Norm,

Lives On

[tundrarules]

Most of the guys on here say u can run one engine no problem. If u wanted the dead engine prop not to turn, you could just put it in gear. My understanding is that we can free wheel the dead engine no problem. I would think free wheeling would get u a little better gas mileage...which is a joke in the first place... LOL. With one engine, I usually run 1500 rpm. I hope all the old captains on here are right... That's what I have been doing for about 100 hrs. My trans is still running strong.

[Fastjeff]

From what I've heard, I agree; the freewheeling prop does not hurt the trans. Running just one motor at 1,500 rpms WILL increase gas mileage, per my study with a Flo Scan.

Jeff