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Propeller Guide for New Boat Owners
Whether you are a new boat owner or a salty sea captain chances are at some point in time you are going to find yourself thinking about your boat propeller. Although most people don’t give their boat propeller a second thought until it is too late like being offshore and having your hub spin and you don’t have a spare or maybe you have a fishing tournament on Saturday and you realize on Friday your prop is bent. So now is a good time to familiarize yourself with your propeller.
Not all boat propellers are the same. There are thousands of variations to choose from, and only one size is right for your boat. Whether your propeller was lost, stolen, bent, broke, vibrating, cracked, hub spun, in need of repair, pitch change or you would like to buy a replacement or spare prop knowing what you need beforehand will cut out all the confusion when you decide to replace or repair your boat propeller.
The first thing you will need to know about your prop is what size it is. The size is most often marked on either end of the hub or on the side of the hub between the blades. Propeller size is described in two numbers. The first number is the diameter. The second number is the pitch.
If you are satisfied by how the boat performs then all you need to know is the size and what motor and horsepower you have. It would also be a good idea to know what material the boat propeller is made of. Most often boat props are made from aluminum, stainless steel, bronze or NIBRAL.
If your boat is not performing like it should or your prop is bent you should contact your local propeller
repair shop. You can find a prop shop by using the propeller directory at UsedProp.com. Props can often be repaired or pitch changed.
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usedprop.com has a number of boat propellers ready for your purchase needs. They also specialize in Propeller Repair and Used Boat Propellers.
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