The first yachts were sailing vessels that were fast and light.  The Dutch navy used such yachts to hunt down pirates in the early modern period.  The word “yacht” soon came to have a connotation of wealth and luxury, however, because King Charles II of England arrived on one when he returned to English shores [...]

Propeller shafts are just as important for a good boating experience as propellers themselves.  Aqualoy stainless shafts are widely regarded as an ideal component for use in propulsion systems in both pleasure boats and service crafts.  Even naval vessels use this kind of shaft, and for good reason. Benefits of Aqualoy Stainless Shafts A shaft [...]

Non-boaters often use the term “yachting” only to refer to the use of very large luxury vessels — the kind of boat that only a millionaire could afford.  Boating enthusiasts, however, know that the term yachting represents a wide-ranging activity, since the word actually refers to any kind of sailing done for sporting or recreational [...]

Boating is an activity that encompasses the use of a large range of vessels including rowboats, sailboats, paddle boats, and powered boats or motorboats.  Some people engage in boating merely as a means of getting from place to place, regarding it more as a method of transport than anything else. Others keep their watercraft well [...]

Sterndrive propellers are ideal for pleasure crafts and are widely regarded as one of the most significant advances in the history of motor boating.  The name of the propeller derives from the location of the sterndrive motor in the stern region of the boat.  The propeller, however, is attached to a shaft that extends outside [...]

Three excellent makes for stainless steel props are Apollo, Michigan Match, and Ballistic.  All are manufactured to exacting specifications by the Michigan Wheel company, and meet the needs of a wide variety of boating situations.  To understand why these stainless props are in such demand, consider the advantages that stainless steel propellers offer. Benefits of [...]

Two very common metals used for casting boat propellers are stainless steel and aluminum, with aluminum being the most commonly used metal for this purpose. Boating enthusiasts are divided in their opinion of the two, with some strongly preferring aluminum props over any other kind. One major advantage of aluminum propellers is their affordability; boaters [...]

When people think of boat motors, they generally think first of the outboard motors that power many ski and fishing boats.  Propellers used on these motors are called outboard propellers or outboard props.  Boating enthusiasts have several choices to select from when it comes to propellers for outboard motors. Some of the more popular outboard [...]

Several different kinds of ski propellers exist to provide a water skiing experience that will be enjoyable for all.  Water skiing requires a powerful motor that can rapidly reach full power, and this requires the right kind of propeller.  Without that, when the water skier yells, “hit it!” he or she will merely be dragged [...]

Acme Propellers are completely American-made and utilize U.S. labor for all phases of the development process, including engineering, fabrication, shipping, and verification and inspection.  This is not the primary reason why they are a favorite with boating enthusiasts, however.  Both pleasure boaters and those who use their crafts for business purposes appreciate the high quality [...]