Boats are propelled forward by various power sources, such as human power, wind power, and internal combustion engines. Nowadays, even electric boats are coming onto the scene. Propulsion for ...

Over three years ago, Suzuki broke new ground in outboards when it introduced its DF350A, which featured contra-rotating propellers seen previously in sterndrive applications. The dual-prop setup ...

Choosing the right boat propeller can transform your time on the water, improving speed, fuel economy, and handling. From blade count to pitch, rotation, and materials, every detail impacts ...

Propeller pitch and performance Your propeller’s pitch determines how far it moves forward per revolution. A pitch too low over-revs the engine without enough speed, while too high bogs it down.

Clamped or bolted to the stern of the boat, outboard motors offer a very easy and (relatively) economical way of powering small craft. The vast majority of these outboards are gasoline powered, with ...

This is an opinion column. A new propeller design will likely start popping up on boats in Alabama and across the nation in the next few months—provided that the manufacturer eventually gets the price ...