Inboard Questions • Sterndrive Questions Q: 3 Blades.... or 4? Q: What's the advantage of a left-hand prop Q: What is the difference between thru-hub exhaust, over-hub exhaust, and non thru-hub exhaust? Q: Aluminum vs. Stainless Steel? Q: Why do outboard motors of the same power sometimes take different prop sizes? Q: How can I be sure my motor is operating within the recommended rpm range? Q: Will a different prop correct bad torque action (listing and hard steering)? Q: I have a twin engine outboard. Can I get a propeller of opposite rotation and run one motor in reverse? Q: What is the correct transom height for my outboard engine? Q: What is the best tilt-setting or shaft angle? Q: Is it advisable to have outboard props repaired? Q: What is the purpose of the rubber cushion hub in an outboard prop? Q: The rubber hub in my propeller seems to be slipping. Is this possible? Q: Why do I shear so many pins without apparently hitting anything? Q: My outboard seems to vibrate excessively, yet the propeller hardly shows signs of use. Why? Q: What about plastic propellers? Q: Is an adjustable pitch propeller possible or satisfactory? Q: Can a prop change help me in water skiing? Q: Can I troll better with a different sized wheel? Q: Why change propellers?   Back to Top