Volvo Penta was first to come out with a sterndrive with a single boat propeller in 1959 and they were first with a sterndrive that has two counter rotating boat propellers on a single prop shaft in 1982. The advantages of a sterndrive with two boat props are much less slippage that gives a better bite on the water, improved low speed steering...
Read MoreThe History of Outboard Motors – Part Thirteen
The 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s. By the 1970’s outboard motors had evolved into tried and true basic designs and systems that carried over for decades with minor improvements along the way. Horsepower was always being increased in order top or at least compete with the other manufacturers. Boat propeller performance also had to be improved...
Read MoreThe History of Outboard Motors – Part Nine
When world war II ended in 1945, Mercury was ready with two new motor models. A 3.2 horsepower single cylinder called the Comet and the twin cylinder 6 horsepower named the Rocket. In 1947 the engines were redesigned with a much more modern look and a third model was added called the Lightning. This new model was a higher RPM, 20 cubic inch, 10 horsepower...
Read MoreDan's Discount Boat Props – Stainless Steel Boat Propellers
We sell almost as many Stainless Steel Boat Propellers as we do aluminum propellers. Our super discounted prices make these propellers very affordable and you get a little better performance from stainless steel propellers. The brands we sell are Solas propellers, Mercury Quicksilver, PowerTech, TurningPoint and Michigan Wheel. All are top quality and...
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