When a watercraft has no other propulsion system except for inboard boat propellers, the issue of drag under sail simply does not come up. Sailboat enthusiasts, however, know that it can be a real and pressing issue when they are using their sails to power the watercraft. Why sailboats have propellers Some might question why [...]
When boaters consider a propulsion solution for their watercraft, they often opt for Radice propellers, which are produced by the Eliche Radice company. This firm has been in business since just after the First World War and is still family-owned today. The company also produces shaft lines, struts, rudders, and bearings, but Radice props remain [...]
Boaters know the importance of boat propellers. No one wants a sub-par product, and no one wants to be stranded without the necessary gear when something inevitably goes wrong. If you are looking for a new propeller or you simply want to find a product to keep as a spare, it is important to find [...]
When boating enthusiasts want to purchase an aftermarket propeller for their watercraft, they usually prefer to work with a company that has ample experience in issues related to marine propulsion. For this reason, many such consumers opt to install Teignbridge propellers. The Teignbridge name has been associated with marine technology since 1974 and in the [...]
A propeller is one of the most important components of any powered motor craft, but a number of different manufacturers produce quality propeller equipment. How is a boating enthusiast to choose the right propeller for his or her individual craft? For many boaters, the answer is to shop for Rolla propellers, a quality maker of [...]
Experienced boating enthusiasts know that their choice of propeller is one of the most crucial decisions they will make about their watercraft. For many such boaters, the choice is clear: they prefer to use Bruntons propellers. Bruntons has been in the propeller business for more than a century, specializing in providing propellers for a wide [...]
Available since the 1970s, Hung Shen propellers reflect sound design and manufacturing principles that allow them to meet the needs of boating enthusiasts. Although Hung Shen props are available in several different lines, each of which is designed for specific uses, the most widely used series are the EP-4B and EP-3B lines. The EP-4B This [...]
The public at large is most familiar with outboard propellers, but as boating enthusiasts know, inboard propellers are another popular choice for watercraft propulsion. Michigan Wheel makes inboard propellers with three, four, and five blades. The DJX and DQX Lines Michigan Wheel inboard props in this series have three blades. An outgrowth of the Dyna-Quad [...]
HyTorq props have a well-deserved reputation for being high quality inboard propellers that can be used in a variety of applications. Although HyTorq Propellers were originally manufactured by Hall & Stavert, a Canadian firm, they are currently part of the propeller line produced by Michigan Wheel Marine, which operates out of Grand Rapids. Michigan Wheel [...]