This is not a filtered selection, please contact your dealer to
establish which product is suitable for your needs. The
dimensions of a propeller are usually stated with two
measurements, for example, 14 x 17 (this does not apply to DP
propellers, the dimensions of which are stated by means of a
special sizing code). The first of these two measurements refers
to the diameter of the propeller – 14" (A). The second
measurement refers to the pitch of the propeller – 17" (B). A
rotating propeller describes a circle (A) – the diameter of this
circle is also the diameter of the propeller. The pitch of the
propeller refers to the distance (forwards or backwards) the
propeller moves in describing one complete rotation – this can
simply be likened to a screw being screwed into a piece of wood.
As water is not a solid substance the propeller will move some
70 to 90% of this distance, D. The remaining 10 to 30%
difference is known as “slip”, C. Right or left hand propeller?
When replacing a propeller it is absolutely es