If you’re here, chances are you’ve got a Mercury 115 4-Stroke humming at the back of your boat, just like I do. I’ve always been a fan of the Mercury 115 for its blend of performance and reliability, but let me tell you a little story to set the stage. A few summers ago, I … Read more
You’re looking to increase your boat performance. Which could be due to a variety of reasons. And naturally you’re looking to up the rpm of your props. I completely empathize with you if you’re perplexed. The rpm difference between the two types of prop material is, in fact, confusing. So, What’s the rpm difference between … Read more
The dock needs your return at this time. There is a lot of engine revving when you let off the throttle. But the boat isn’t moving. Or perhaps there is barely any motion at all as if the engine’s propeller were missing. You turn off the motor and raise the drive to ensure the prop … Read more
A propeller or “prop” is the final piece of the engine and its drive train. It is the part of the boat that transfers the engine horsepower to the water. The transfer is termed as thrust. Thrust is created as the propeller pulls water into the front of it, (the boat side) and pushes it out … Read more
A quality prop is hard to come by. Although Honda makes good propellers for their boats, the best ones are a bit far fetched. I mean, not everyone can afford to pay for the premium OEM parts, right? If you fall in that particular category, then you’ve come to the right place. Let me tell … Read more