Q: What prop came with my boat from the factory?
A: Boats are shipped out to the dealers with no prop on them so your boat has what ever the dealer thought you needed. In some cases, the boat may not have the correct prop.
Q: What is the difference between an aluminum prop and a stainless steel prop?
A: The blades on an aluminum prop tend to flex, therefore you are losing top end speed and gas mileage. A stainless steel (SS) blade does not flex, therefore you gain hole shot, about 3 to 5 mph on the top end and a noticeable difference in gas mileage.
Q: What do I gain going to a 4 blade propeller?
A: You gain hole shot and more stability after planing. The boat will also plane at a lower speed. You will notice less steering torque. It will be a lot easier to keep at a constant speed while wakeboarding, skiing and tubing.
Q: Why do I need a different prop for different elevations?
A: Propellers are tested at sea level. Normally, the higher the elevation, the lower the pitch is needed to achieve the same acceleration.
Q: Why is it difficult for my boat to pull up a skier?
A: In most cases, a lower pitch is needed to pull up a skier. Pulling up a skier puts more strain on the motor, so a lower pitch will allow the RPM rise faster.
Q: What can I do to make my boat faster?
A: In most cases, running a higher pitch or a stainless prop instead of an aluminum will allow the boat to run faster.
Q: Why do I need a spare propeller?
A: Underwater damage to your propeller can cut short your day on the water. You may also be stranded in the middle of the water. Also, propellers with rubber hubs may fail within 2-4 years causing your propeller to be useless.
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