What kind of propeller shafts do you use?
Stainless Prop Shafts. Aqualoy Marine Propeller shafts undergo more quality controls than any competing brand. These prop shafts are used in a wide variety of applications such as work boats, pleasure craft, naval vessels, and pumps.
How does the prop selector work on a boat?
Selecting a performance goal is crucial to finding the right prop. The Prop Selector will recommend a propeller based on the Performance Goal you select. For example, one propeller may be better suited for “Acceleration” while another propeller will be best for “Mid Range Cruise / Fuel Economy.”
What kind of propeller does a Yamaha sterndrive use?
Yamaha Sterndrive Application Chart 39 Quicksilver Propeller Type 41 Black Diamond 42 Black Diamond BII – Bravo Two 48 Black Diamond for 85-140 hp Evenrude/Johnson V-4 43 Black Diamond for Standard 40-60 hp Outboard
What kind of nuts are in a prop shaft?
50 Anodes 60 Cotter Pins 67 Diffuser Rings 61 Flo-Torq II, III, IV & HD Hub Kits 53 Flo-Torq II Application Charts 50 Flo-Torq Reflex Hub Kits 52 Hub Cross-Reference Chart 50 Marine Grease 78 Miscellaneous 79 Paints 79 Performance Vent Plugs 76 Prop Nut Kits 61 Prop Nuts 65 Prop Wrench and Prop Changing Tools 77 Rubber Hubs 73 Shear Pins 66 Skegs
Can a left handed propeller be exchanged for a right handed propeller?
A propeller’s handedness is fixed. A right-handed propeller can never be exchanged with a left handed propeller, and vice versa. Most single screw vessels (one engine, one propeller) have right-handed propellers and clockwise rotating propeller shafts (as viewed from astern).
What are the uses of aqualoy prop shafts?
These prop shafts are used in a wide variety of applications such as work boats, pleasure craft, naval vessels, and pumps. The Aqualoy process produces a rounder, straighter, stronger shaft.
How does the handedness of a propeller affect its shape?
Left Handed A propeller’s “handedness” affects its shape. A right-handed propeller rotates clockwise when propelling a vessel forward, as viewed from the stern of the ship. A left-handed propeller rotates counter-clockwise, as viewed from the stern, when in a forward propulsion mode. When viewing a propeller from astern, the
Where does the power come from in a propeller?
Propeller shaft, sometimes called a cardan shaft, transmits power from the gearbox to the rear axle. Regularly the shaft has a tubular section and is made in maybe a couple piece construction.
What happens when you put a new prop on a shaft?
This clean area is the only area this new prop and shaft made good contact. This represents less than 15% contact and even with the prop nuts tight you might have only ever see approx 20% contact. This can lead to point-loading of the shaft and a possible shaft fracture.
