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When was the last time you really checked your propeller thoroughly?, have you noticed a drop off in speed?, does your boat vibrate more than it used to?, does it use more fuel?, chances are that most boat owners will have experienced one or more of these symptoms at some time, if so the following tips could save you money and make your boating a more pleasurable experience.   So what are the recommendations? The first step is to have a look at the prop, if there are any obvious signs of damage i.e. big dents, severe bends, missing pieces...

Steel Developments was established in 1958and since then we have been offering our propeller repair service to both trade and retail customers. Why Repair Propellers?A propeller is very important in achieving the best performance. It is the only connection between the engine and the water and affects speed, acceleration, handling, ride comfort and fuel economy. Any damage to a propeller, however minimal it may seem, can severely affect the performance and increase fuel consumption. Propellers should be professionally repaired by a specialist to ensure correct profile, pitch and balance. Having a prop correctly maintained is very economical and it is...

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Gearcase sizes are measured as indicated, please note the gearcase size is measured on the engine, it is the outside diameter of the housing into which the propeller locates. The propeller is then sized as followsEach gearcase size is given a reference letter. The next number refers to the number of blades, then the propeller diamater and finaly the pitch.Please note that propellers are measured in imperial inches. All propeller sizes shown on this site are given in inches. Example: Series Number of Blade Diameter Pitch A 3x 9.25 x9

Have you ever wondered why there are so many different sizes and blade shape of propeller? Does it make any difference to the average boat user which propeller is used? Well the answer to both questions is a definite yes. The propeller converts precious power into forward motion. If it is mismatched or damaged in any way its ability to do this will be severely affected and this will reduce your boat's performance. There is no point in having an engine in tiptop condition if you run it with the wrong propeller. So, with so many different types and sizes...