▸ How do I know which propeller will fit my engine?
▾ How do I know which propeller will fit my engine?
- Find the make, Horsepower (HP) and model or year of your engine.
- Enter this information into our Prop Finder, which tells you exactly which propellers will fit your engine.
- The Prop Finder may find multiple propellers that will fit your engine. You can then make further selections based on your preferences for material, number of blades, etc.
▸ Aluminum or stainless steel?
▾ Aluminum or stainless steel?
Aluminum | Stainless Steel |
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Most popular | Highest performance |
Less expensive | Power drives to tip of blades with no flex |
Excellent choice for shallow water | Excellent choice for deeper water |
Easy to replace, but doesn’t last as long | Tough, rustproof, easily repaired from dings |
Flexible blades absorb shock and protect the lower unit in a collision | Rigid blades don’t protect lower unit in a collision, but the prop itself lasts much longer |
▸ Should I pick 3 or 4 blades?
▾ Should I pick 3 or 4 blades?
3 Blades | 4 Blades |
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Most popular | Low fuel consumption |
Lower cost | Smooth cruising operations |
Less drag gives higher top-end speeds | High thrust for towing skiers & tubes |
▸ What are the effects of pitch and diameter?
▾ What are the effects of pitch and diameter?
Pitch
- Higher pitch propellers will go faster at top end speeds.
- Lower pitch propellers will have better acceleration, fuel efficiency, and pulling power.
Diameter
- Smaller diameters achieve higher top end speeds.
- Larger diameter propellers are great for pushing heavy loads, maneuvering at low speeds, and getting excellent hole-shot.