Aluminum boat propellers are the most common prop used on boats because they are the least expensive and safest propeller to use. And they work just fine on most outboard engine boats. You can get a three or a four blade aluminum propeller. A three blade prop performs better for top end speed and a four blade works best for low end grip which is better...
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If you own a boat that has an outboard motor on it or boat with a sterndrive system, the propeller shaft must have what is called a thrust washer on it that is positioned on the shaft in front of the boat propeller. The thrust washer has two functions. The first reason why you must use one is it stops boat propellers from sliding forward on the prop...
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Most people who are looking to buy a new prop are not familiar with all the boat propeller brands available to choose from. There are actually two brand categories of boat propellers. One is the original equipment manufacturer brand of propellers called OEM propellers. These are boat props that are made by the engine manufacturer like Mercury Marine, the...
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Boat propellers are a big mystery to a lot of boat owners. But determining what size boat propeller you need to use for your boat and motor combination is not as complicated as you might think. There are just a few simple things you need to know and a few things you might need to find out that you can do yourself. If you haven’t read our two previous...
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Does it make sense to own and enjoy a boat if you do not live on the water? Absolutely. So what can you do? Lets face it living on the water costs a huge amount of money because it is so desirable to have that kind of lifestyle but most people can’t afford it. One thing you can do is trailer your boat to the water every time you want to use it...
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