The Prop Blog

Where is the size/part number located on an outboard propeller?When we are trying to dial in the correct propeller for a customer’s application, the two most important pieces of information we need … Read More

If you've been searching for a Yamaha propeller lately, you've probably discovered that they are very difficult to get your hands on.  Through years of trying different props on these motors, … Read More

Do you really need a spare propeller?Michigan Wheel used to have a tagline, “Weekends last longer when you carry a spare propeller.” While I’m sure it helped sell a lot of propellers for them, it w … Read More

When using a kicker motor to troll or for the main propulsion on a heavy boat such as a sailboat, it is often necessary to use a low pitch propeller specifically designed for thrust, not speed.  … Read More