[Flukemeister1]

I always put mine in forward. I know some say it does not matter but if you tow long distance heat can build up from the prop turning. When I first started towing, many moons ago, I never did that and when I had problems with my lower unit I was told by my mechanic that the wind milling prop contributed to the seal failure. I have been putting it in gear since and have not had a repeat of the problem.