Without a doubt, some parts of a watercraft are much better known than others are.  While even non-boaters have probably heard of propellers, outboard motors, and rudders, some boating enthusiasts may not have heard of zinc anodes, also known as boat zincs. What are Boat Zincs? Boat zincs come in a variety of shapes such [...]

Those who are new to the leisure activity of boating may not be aware of one key fact about outboard propeller engines. In most cases, the propeller that ships with an outboard engine is a “stock” part and is not, in fact, the ideal propeller for every boat that may elect to include that particular [...]

For boating enthusiasts who are dissatisfied with the performance of their engines and propellers, sometimes the best solution is to purchase a completely new propeller that will be a better match.  In many cases, however, an improvement in performance can be achieved by arranging for boat prop reconditioning or boat prop repair from a qualified [...]

Counter-rotation is only a consideration for those boating enthusiasts who have more than a single motor powering their water craft. With two Force outboard propellers, however, boaters may find that steering becomes an issue. When this happens it is usually an indication that both Force outboard props are rotating in the same direction. This causes [...]

Boating enthusiasts who make regular use of their outboard engine and propeller do not always understand how a propeller actually works.  They may have in mind the action of a fan because fans, unlike propellers, are often seen while in operation.  A propeller working underwater is a more complex operation. A propeller represents the very [...]

The Tohatsu company manufactures more than a dozen different models of outboard motor.  Propellers designed to work with Tohatsu outboard motors may be manufactured of aluminum or stainless steel. Aluminum is, by far, the more popular variety because aluminum propellers are both lightweight and relatively inexpensive. Tohatsu outboard propellers are best described in terms of [...]

Boaters who know a great deal about propellers understand the importance of choosing one that will exhibit as little cavitation as possible.  Nissan outboard propellers, like all marine propellers, are not completely immune to cavitation issues.  However, when Nissan outboard props are correctly paired with an appropriate choice of motor, cavitation can certainly be minimized.  [...]

Experienced boating enthusiasts know to check the physical condition of their boat, motor, and propeller on a regular basis – and they know how to recognize the warning signs that indicate it is time to look for a new propeller.  Boaters may need to buy new Yamaha outboard propellers to replace their existing ones when [...]

Selecting the correct propeller for your boat is an important issue, but expert boaters know that above every other consideration, they should keep one thing in mind: a propeller is a potential match if it enables an engine to run at full throttle while remaining in the maximum rated range for revolutions per minute, or [...]

Novice boating enthusiasts may not realize the complex nature of a propeller blade, but those who have enjoyed their motorized boats for months or years have usually come to understand that outboard boat props are quite complicated.  As such, they require precise engineering to render them into the correct shape that will have ideal characteristics [...]