Tagged: propeller
Outboard Boat Performance Improvements
Recently, I viewed a number of boating videos that featured people looking for increased performance. There were a variety of points made, but propellers were the leverage point most commonly cited. As you know, propellers come in a variety of diameters and pitches. And there can be one prop or two on each shaft. In addition, on a Mercruiser Bravo 3 the gearcase points backwards, while on the Volvo IPS, the gearcase (and props) face forward. It’s safe to say there are a lot of hydrodynamic engineering factors to consider to optimize the performance of a boat. Many boats featured [...]
Be Aware
As all boaters know, boating is a great sport. Every trip is an adventure. However, embedded within those experiences can be many opportunities to have physical mishaps. Recently, I have heard of a few instances where swimmers brushed up against the stainless steel prop and had to head to the hospital for stitches. Yesterday, I noticed a fellow boater almost fall from the foredeck of his powerboat after snagging a line on an exposed fitting. And, I unexpectedly kicked my anchor lying on the cockpit floor, an act which could have caused some serious pain if I had bare feet. [...]
Smart Boating 238 – Spring Commissioning
This show focuses on a number of important points to consider in the spring commissioning process.
Smart Boating 128 – Propellers
This show looks inside a professional propeller shop to examine the activites involved with repairing and refurbishing outboard and inboard propellers.