Those who are new to the sports of fishing or leisure boating may be surprised to learn that one of the most important characteristics of a propeller is its “pitch.” Even though the term sounds to novices far more akin to baseball than to boating, it is quite an apt word. Just as a thrower’s [...]
When it comes to having a look at the various outboard boat props on sale today, boating enthusiasts will find that they have several major categories from which to choose. Outboard propellers may consist of Apollo Stainless Steel Propellers, Ballistic Stainless Steel Propellers, Vortex Aluminum Propellers, or Michigan Match Propellers. Among these various kinds of [...]
Boaters interested in purchasing Johnson boat props may be eager to learn about the ways in which propeller characteristics and a boat’s operator can influence the energy efficiency – and fuel consumption – of a marine propulsion system. In the typical small boat, not all of the energy generated by the motor ends up reaching [...]
Those who are new to the leisure activity of boating may not be aware of one key fact about outboard propeller engines. In most cases, the propeller that ships with an outboard engine is a “stock” part and is not, in fact, the ideal propeller for every boat that may elect to include that particular [...]
Boaters know the importance of boat propellers. No one wants a sub-par product, and no one wants to be stranded without the necessary gear when something inevitably goes wrong. If you are looking for a new propeller or you simply want to find a product to keep as a spare, it is important to find [...]
When choosing a boat propeller most people concentrate on the diameter and pitch and while these are important there are other factors to consider when looking for a good propeller that will be sturdy, give good performance and maximize engine performance. Volvo Penta propellers have been known for decades as some of the finest propellers [...]
Once you have the outboard motor for your boat it is important that you choose the right outboard propeller as well. The propeller should be suitable for the type of boating that you plan to do, different props are available for shallow draft boating, for water skiing, trolling and for other types of boating. You [...]
Boating enthusiasts know that for all the wonderful times and adventures they have on their water craft, there is also a maintenance aspect that must be considered. One periodic task that must be taken care of is changing out an old propeller for a new one. This is not a frequent job; it needs to [...]
Pitch is becoming an increasingly familiar term to boating enthusiasts interested in purchasing aftermarket outboard propellers for their watercraft. Usually defined as the distance a propeller will move through a soft medium such a balsa wood after one full turn of the blades, pitch is an idealized figure that is rarely seen in actual use [...]
Even an absolute newcomer to the sport of pleasure boating begins with a basic understanding of engine exhaust, but it may come as a surprise to some that outboard boat props actually have several ways of releasing or venting the exhaust produced by the motor. One of the most common arrangements is through “hub exhaust.” [...]