JT's Discount Boat Propeller, Boat Propsboat propellers and boating supply

JT's Discount Boat Propellers

Boat Prop & Marine Propeller Sales -- On the internet since 1998

Boat Propellers, Aluminum and Stainless Steel boat props - Your Boat Prop Experts.
We have the lowest prices on hundreds of propellers. All Brands. A+ BBB Rating

We are one of the largest dealers in boat propellers, stainless steel propellers and
aluminum boat props
because of our deep discount prices on boat props and fast, expert service. 
A wide variety of boat accessories, boat covers, and deep discount prices on all boating items.
For more information on Boating or Propellers check out our new blog: JT's Discount Boat Propellers Blog

We sell the best boat propeller brands for most boat makes and models (9.9hp and up)
Same Day Shipping nationwide via UPS or FedEx

LOWEST PRICES on HUNDREDS of BOAT PROPS
HUGE BOAT PROP SALE IS ON NOW

We are your Boat Propeller Experts
We specialize in Stainless Steel Propellers and Aluminum Props

Order Boat Propellers Online or by Phone

Solas Propellers

Aluminum and Stainless Steel
For all engine brands

Quicksilver Boat Props

Aluminum and Stainless Steel
Mercury-Mariner, Mercuiser

Turning Point Propellers

Aluminum and Stainless Steel
For all engine brands

Powertech Propellers

Stainless Steel Props
For all engine brands

Michigan Wheel Propellers

Aluminum and Stainless Steel
For all engine brands

Stiletto Boat Propellers

Stainless Steel Props
For all engine brands

Prop Wizard

For Propeller Selection
Aluminum or Stainless Steel

Boat Prop Specials

Aluminum or Stainless Steel
Propeller Returns, Overruns.

Boat Propellers 101

How To Choose
The Right Propeller!


If you do not know about boat propellers, please read
Find the right boat propeller
& Propeller Basics

Confused about Boat Props? Call us!

1-877-512-7767 (PROP)
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CST

Here are just a few examples of our everyday best boat prop prices.

solas solas
Solas Amita 3
Aluminum Boat Props
Super Discount Prices

3 Blade
Solas Amita 3 Aluminum Propellers
fast and affordable. These are one piece boat props,
the rubber hub is already installed.
No additional hub kit is needed.
Designed for maximum aluminum prop performance and versatility. For all modern engine brands and horsepower.

Solas Amita 4
Aluminum Boat Propellers
Super Discount Prices

4 Blade
Solas Amita 4 Aluminum Propellers

More power and affordable. These are one piece boat props, the rubber hub is already installed.
No additional hub kit is needed.
Designed for maximum aluminum prop performance and versatility. For all modern engine brands and horsepower.

s s
Solas New Saturn
Stainless Steel Boat Propellers
Super Discount Prices

3 Blade
Solas New Saturn Stainless Steel Propellers

Better speed and affordable. These are one piece boat props, the rubber hub is already installed.
No additional hub kit is needed.
Designed for maximum stainless steel prop performance and versatility. For all modern engine brands and horsepower.
Solas HR Titan 4
Stainless Steel Boat Propellers
Super Discount Prices

4 Blade
Solas HR Titan 4 Stainless Steel Propellers

Better power and affordable. These are one piece boat props, the rubber hub is already installed.
No additional hub kit is needed.
Designed for maximum stainless steel propeller performance and versatility.
For all modern engine brands and horsepower.
Michigan Wheel propeller and hub kits
Michigan Wheel XHS hubkits and Mercury Marine Flo-Torq II hub kit systems. Some kits Include a nut and nut retainer.
(Not shown)


HUB KIT SYSTEMSTurning Point Props

Many boat propellers require a hub kit system that you install into the boat propeller yourself, in order to mount the prop on the propeller shaft. You can remove and re-use these kits.

This means once you buy a propeller and a hub system, you can buy just the boat propeller at a lower price and re-use your hub kit. Which saves you money.

There are different hub systems/boat props for different size engines and engine brands.

Turning Prop Hub System with Lifetime Warranty MasterGuard Hub Kit Systems Turning Point engineered to withstand typical wear and tear over time without risk of spinning or failure under normal operational use.

How to find the right boat propeller

There is no such thing as a standard propeller.

When choosing a boat propeller, in order to achieve the best performance, you should first find out what your recommended wide open throttle (W.O.T.) R.P.M. operating range is for your engine. This will be in your engine owner's manual, if you don’t have a manual, call a local boat dealer who services your brand of engine and ask them what the W.O.T. range is. We might also know too, but not in all cases.

Usually in the W.O.T. range there ia a 400 to 1000 rpm difference between the lower number and the higher number. If you have the right propeller on your boat you should be in this range (preferably nearer the higher number) while going full speed and trimmed up if you have power trim.

The next thing you should know is what size propeller you have on your boat right now and what your R.P.M.'s are doing with it at full speed and trimmed up.

Boat propellers come in different sizes. There will be some numbers stamped around the prop shaft hole (on the propeller) on either end of the boat prop. The numbers also might be stamped in between the blades on the barrel part of the propeller.

These will be a part number and/or the actual size number. Either way we can determine what you have and go from there. There are always two size numbers for any boat propeller.
The first number is the diameter (measured from the prop shaft hole out to one blade tip times two).
The second number is the pitch (how far a propeller should travel forward through a solid one revolution in terms of inches). The pitch is the most important number because different pitches will make the engine R.P.M.'s change at full speed.

The theory is for every one inch in pitch the RPM's will change 150 to 200. The higher the number pitch means lower R.P.M.'s, and the lower the number pitch means higher RPM's. So the quest is to get the right pitched prop that will get you in your recommended W.O.T. R.P.M. operating range.

Boats without tachometers are harder to prop right but if you can at least get the numbers of your old boat propeller that would help us greatly.

Aluminum propeller and Stainless Steel Propellers

Aluminum propeller are usually the standard prop that comes with the boat when it is new. They perform well enough for most people and are cheaper than stainless steel props.

Stainless steel propellers
offer better performance (quicker time to plane off and faster top end speed) than aluminum props in most cases, especially for faster boats. You have to be more careful though, since they don’t bend or break nearly as easily as an aluminum prop does, but for performance you can't beat stainless props.

Four and five blade boat propellers These boat propellers are basically designed to get your boat up on plane quicker and for more powerful take offs. You probably will not go as fast as three bladed boat props will at full speed, but they work great for heavier boats and for pulling skiers, tubers, etc. They are a little more expensive than the three bladed boat props and they come in both aluminum and stainless steel.

Historical Dates and Events for Boat Propellers

1826 - The first propeller using the screw type design is used on a boat by Josheph Ressel.The boat prop shaft was turned by hand.
1829 - Joseph Ressel was the first person to succesfuly use a propeller on a steam powered boat.
1839 - The first large size propeller driven steam powered ship was launched. The S.S. Archimedes.
1845 - A steamship tug-of-war took place between a propeller driven ship and a paddle wheel driven ship.
The propeller ship won.
1862 - The famous civil war water battle between the Monitor and the Virginia took place. Both war ships were iron clads and propeller driven.

Nov 22 19   Stainless Steel Props

Stainless Steel props have a few advantages and disadvantages over aluminum props. They come with three, four or five blades. The advantages are their performance is generally a little better in quicker time to plane off the boat and all around power, top end speed and they bite the water better in moderate to sharp turns. The disadvantages are, they cost […]

The post Stainless Steel Props appeared first on Discount Boat Props.


Nov 12 19   Aluminum Boat Propellers

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 […]

The post Aluminum Boat Propellers appeared first on Discount Boat Props.


Nov 03 19   Propeller Repair

The first thing a propeller repair shop like Nettle Props does to your prop when they get it, is to sand blast off all the old paint and crusty buildup if aluminum so they can start to work on it. Once they have sand blasted the boat prop down to bare aluminum they read the […]

The post Propeller Repair appeared first on Discount Boat Props.


Oct 25 19   Boat Prop Repair Service

Boat prop repair is common and propeller repair shops can be found locally or you can ship your damaged prop to Nettle Props in Austin Texas for quality prop repair service. They accept damaged propellers from boat dealers, boating supply shops and boat repair shops year long and have a great following in the boating community. […]

The post Boat Prop Repair Service appeared first on Discount Boat Props.


1-877-512-7767 (PROP)

JT's Discount Boat Propellers Business hours are:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CST

Austin, Texas
You can email us at sales@jtsdiscountpropellers.com

turbo stainless propellers
Home / Propellers Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Copyright 2006 - Hosted and Designed by Urban Verve - JT's Discount Boat Propellers