Turning Point’s MasterGuard boat propeller hub system is engineered to withstand typical wear and tear over time without risk of spinning or failure under normal operational use. Turning Point’s unique patented one piece hub with glass filled nylon over durable marine bronze splines eliminates failures commonly seen in multi-part “sleeve...
Read MoreChanging out Boat Propellers
Yeah! the Art of Changing out Boat Propellers….If you own a boat chances are sooner or later you are going to have to replace or get repaired the boat prop you are using. Boat propellers are pretty easy to take off and put on yourself. The prop makers have designed the props so it is simple and there should be no need to hire some to do it for...
Read MoreThe History of Outboard Boat Motors – Part Eleven
The 1960’s. OMC and Mercury continued the competition between themselves as the leaders of the industry. Other outboard motor makers such as Homelite and Scott-Atwater ( McCulloch ) were less popular and sold far less units than the big two. This decade saw fiberglass boats sales explode and wood pleasure boats started to disappear. Mercury...
Read MoreTerms you should know about boat propellers
Selecting a boat prop can be challenging. Here are some boat propeller terms to help with a number of different factors that come into play during the selection process which we know can be confusing for a newcomer or even a veteran boat owner. Boat Prop Hub The boat prop hub acts as a connector between the propeller at the drive shaft. Each centralized hub...
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