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Volvo Penta Propellers

Thursday, July 14, 2016

When choosing a boat propeller most people concentrate on the diameter and pitch and while these are important there are other factors to consider when looking for a good propeller that will be sturdy, give good performance and maximize engine performance. Volvo Penta propellers have been known for decades as some of the finest propellers for discerning boaters. Over a year of design work goes into the creation of each Volvo Penta propeller and their current line of propellers have options for every type of boat and any application or use.

Volvo Penta propellers come in 3 and 4 blade options as well as 2 blade options for smaller boats with engines ranging from 5hp up to 40hp. Volvo Penta also makes a unique folding blade for sailboats that reduces drag by up to 8 times compared to fixed 3 blade propellers when under sail. Materials available include stainless steel, aluminum and a nickel-aluminum-bronze alloy to retard growth and for excellent corrosion resistance. Both cupped and raked blades are available for high speed applications and superior lift.

Perhaps the most interesting offering is the Volvo Penta Duoprop, a dual propeller solution with twin counter rotating propellers. The Duoprop was introduced in 1982 and has been a revolutionary design in the boating industry. Volvo Penta Duoprop propellers provide several benefits including:

- Faster acceleration by up to 30% versus single propellers
- Lowers fuel consumption by 10-12%
- Faster planing
- Lower vibration and noise levels
- Better maneuverability in all situations because the dual props put all their energy into moving the boat forward, unlike conventional single propellers which have to fight lateral forces

You and your boating pleasure deserve the best and the engineers at Volvo Penta have designed their propellers to provide the best performance no matter what type of boating or sailing you do. Perfecting standards in manufacture ensure reliable performance from every Volvo Penta propellers and since Volvo Penta propellers are perfectly matched to engine characteristics and drive hydrodynamics you will get the best fuel efficiency and maximum efficiency from every type of Volvo Penta propeller. Plus all Volvo Penta propellers come with 1 year warranty to be free from defects in materials or workmanship. All things together, Volvo Penta is a company built on history, tradition, technology and Eco-friendliness that works to give each and every boater a great experience with their propellers through rigorous research, design and testing.