Everything You Need to Know About Propellers
In determining boat performance, propellers are second
in importance only to the power available from the engine itself. Without the propeller’s thrust, nothing happens. Your boat’s propeller affects every
phase of performance-handling, riding, comfort, speed, acceleration, engine life, fuel economy and safety.
Like tires on a car, the propeller
conducts the power from the engine to the "road." Your propeller is the primary connection between your engine and the water. Which propeller or propellers
you select to make that connection is critical to achieving optimum boat performance.
Because propellers are vital to engine performance, Mercury
Marine manufactures over 500 different and distinct Mercury Propellers for Mercury Outboards and MerCruiser Sterndrives. These range from the simplest plastic
propellers for electronic trolling motors to the blueprinted, custom-tuned Mercury Hi-Performance/Racing propellers. Each propeller is designed to maximize the
performance return available from a specific engine or group of engines. So if you have questions or need assistance in propeller selection, contact Performance
Marine and we will guide you to get that perfect propeller for your boat.
