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  Watertight Marine Shaft Seals

  Although all boats in use are at least partially submerged in water, every boating enthusiast knows that there are parts of a boat that should not be exposed to water.  Keeping water out of the propulsion system is the job of a shaft seal.  A quality marine shaft seal will not only be waterproof, however; [...]
  
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  Understanding Cathodic Protection

  Most metals are subject to corrosion, and their tendency to decay in the presence of water and oxygen is only exacerbated by the presence of seawater, which contains a number of dissolved solids including salt.  There are ways, however, to retard and even control the process of corrosion.  One of the chief methods is known [...]
  
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  The Importance of Appropriate Pitch

  Those who are new to the sports of fishing or leisure boating may be surprised to learn that one of the most important characteristics of a propeller is its “pitch.”  Even though the term sounds to novices far more akin to baseball than to boating, it is quite an apt word.  Just as a thrower’s [...]
  
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  Michigan Wheel’s Stainless Steel Propellers

  Every major manufacturer of boat props offers a line of stainless boat propellers, and for good reason.  Stainless boat props are characterized by a high level of both durability and strength, providing boating enthusiasts with reliable propulsion for a long time after purchase.  This in part explains why typical stainless steel boat props cost more [...]
  
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  Aluminum Propellers Offer Lightweight Affordability

  The most common metal used in boat propeller manufacture is the lightweight element aluminum.  However, the characteristic shiny silver hue of aluminum is rarely on display on such propellers. Because this metal is significantly susceptible to corrosion, aluminum props are usually painted.  This makes it a little difficult for boaters to determine immediately if aluminum [...]
  
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  Reasons to Use a Propeller Selection Guide

  There are several different reasons why a boating enthusiast might want to make use of a propeller selection tool.  First, a Propeller Guide can answer the basic question as to what size prop is best suited for a particular engine, boat, or type of usage.  A propeller guide can also expand a boater’s horizons by [...]
  
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  Advantages of Proper Propeller Sizing

  In the world of propeller sizing, it is not always the case that “bigger is better.” Indeed, a number of factors influence the advisability of any particular propeller size, which means that the experienced boating enthusiast must consider many different aspects of his watercraft as he is dealing with issues related to propeller sizing. In [...]
  
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  Outboard Propellers and the Issue of Vibration

  When it comes to having a look at the various outboard boat props on sale today, boating enthusiasts will find that they have several major categories from which to choose.  Outboard propellers may consist of Apollo Stainless Steel Propellers, Ballistic Stainless Steel Propellers, Vortex Aluminum Propellers, or Michigan Match Propellers.  Among these various kinds of [...]
  
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  All About Acme Propellers

  Boaters interested in Acme boat props have several different varieties from which to choose.  The Acme 1218, for example, measures 12.5 x 10.5, with the first number representing diameter and the second number indicating pitch – the standard way to render propeller measurements.  The Acme 1604, in contrast, has the same diameter but one more [...]
  
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  Choices for Yamaha Propellers

  Michigan Match Yamaha boat propellers come in a variety of diameters and pitches, but in other ways, this propeller line is uniform.  For example, all Michigan Match Yamaha Boat Props are made of aluminum.  They also all have three blades and adhere to right-handed rotation. Ballistic Yamaha boat propellers, in contrast, are available in stainless [...]
  
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