Prop Talk 101
When you combine all these factors, you have the information you need to select the correct propeller for maximum performance, safety, and fuel efficiency.
PROPELLER BASICS
- Diameter
- Pitch
- Cupping
- Rake
- Ventilation
- Cavitation
PROPELLER CHARACTERISTICS
- 3 blades... or 4?
- What's the advantage of a left-hand prop?
- How does wheel diameter, pitch, and slip affect performance... and how is it measured?
- What is the difference between thru-hub exhaust, over-hub exhaust, and non thru-hub exhaust?
- Aluminum vs. Stainless Steel?
DETERMINING RPM
- Now, determine your wide open throttle (WOT) RPM
- Effect of Prop Pitch on RPM
- First, Determine Manufacturer’s Recommended RPM
- Test for Maximum RPM
- RPM Higher Than Recommended
- RPM Lower Than Recommended
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