Boat Propellers & Outboard Prop Hardware

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Outboard Propellers and Prop Hardware Resources and Information Choosing the correct propeller is critical to speed, fuel economy, acceleration, and handling. PartsVu stocks outboard propellers and prop hardware from trusted brands like Turning Point, Solas, Acme, and Michigan Wheel — so you can match pitch, diameter, and blade design to your engine and hull. Need install help? See our prop install guides on the PartsVu Xchange. Browse our entire selection of aftermarket outboard parts and products and accessories , or shop outboard propellers and prop hardware by category, including: Solas Propellers Acme Propellers Michigan Wheel Propellers Propeller Nuts, Washers & Hardware Propeller Wrenches, Pullers & Tools Turning Point Propellers Prop types at a glance: Aluminum (great value, easy to service), Stainless steel (stiffer blades for better bite and durability), 3-blade (top speed/efficiency), 4-blade (quicker hole-shot, more lift/grip in rough water), 5-blade (ultra-smooth, towing), cupped/high-rake designs (added bow/stern lift, better grip in turns), vented/barrel-ported (helps two-strokes spool RPM on takeoff). Diameter & speed: larger diameter increases grip and load-carrying but lowers RPM/top-end; smaller diameter frees RPM/top-end but may slip more — balance diameter with pitch to hit your engine’s WOT range. WOT tuning tip: if your current prop misses the WOT range by ~300–400 RPM, a 2″ pitch change typically moves WOT by ~300–400 RPM in the opposite direction (lower pitch = higher RPM; higher pitch = lower RPM). Solas vs. Turning Point: Solas offers broad fitment with proven stainless and aluminum lines known for durability and smooth cruise. Turning Point focuses on crisp hole-shot and lift with efficient blade geometry; many models use modular hubs for easier re-hubbing. Either brand can be “best” depending on whether you prioritize top-end and cruise smoothness (Solas) or acceleration and lift (Turning Point). Common symptoms: Ventilation

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