What is a Yamaha K series prop?
Yamaha K Series stainless steel propellers are intended for use on 4.25″ gearcases and are designed for select mid-range Yamaha outboards. While this propeller category may be recommended for your Yamaha engine, the appropriate pitch, diameter, and material will vary.
How do I know what size prop is on my boat?
Propeller Sizes are given in a set of numbers, e.g. 13×17 or 19×23 usually labeled on the propeller. The first number is the Diameter (width of the circle of the blades) and the second is the Pitch (theoretical travel distance of the angled blades in one revolution). Two other design features include Rake and Cup.
What do the numbers on a Yamaha prop mean?
Propeller size is expressed with two numbers, diameter and pitch, with diameter always stated first. Diameter is two times the distance from the center of the hub to the tip of any blade. Pitch is the theoretical forward distance, in inches, that a propeller travels during one revolution.
Will a Honda prop fit a Yamaha?
As long as it clears, then you’re good to go. As for using a Honda prop on your Yamaha, if the splines matches and the prop fits snug with no slop, then using spacers to tighten on the prop shaft is again, good. As mentioned WOT is the determining factor as to what pitch is needed.
What kind of propeller does a Yamaha outboard use?
Created specifically for high-horsepower, in-line four-cylinder outboards (F150, F175 and F200). It’s faster at all RPM ranges than our painted stainless steel propellers and resists ventilation. Features a new SDS design that needs no special hardware to function.
How to create a SIM account for a Yamaha propeller?
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What kind of dampener does a Yamaha outboard use?
Standard Shift Dampener System (SDS). Excellent general purpose propeller for 25 hp – 300 hp, in left- and right-hand rotation. More durable than aluminum. Created specifically for high-horsepower, in-line four-cylinder outboards (F150, F175 and F200).
How can I find out what kind of propeller I need for my Boat?
More accurate information for a particular boat/application may often be obtained from the boat manufacturer. The most effective method to select the proper propeller for a particular boat and engine application (based on usage and needs) is to test various propellers directly on that boat.