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The boat prop affects the speed and performance of a boat. Whether the boat requires better hole shot performance or pickup, the boat prop can make all the difference. For greater boating efficiency finding the best boat prop for your needs will enhance your boating experience.

Each prop serves a purpose and a type of boat. Many boaters require props that serve many purposes. They may use the same boat for towing skiers and for racing. A boat prop that will give good efficient performance for various purposes will serve as a compromise when the boat is not being used only for one purpose.

The primary considerations for the best prop for your boat are the diameter and pitch of the prop and the number of blades.

The diameter and pitch is decided by the engine gear case and specified in the manual of the engine. The diameter and pitch of the prop will be stamped on the hub. A higher pitch will move the boat forward faster. High pitches give better top end speed for racing and give greater fuel economy that low pitch props. Lower pitches are for slow speed boats that carry weights.

The number of blades in the prop is important to determine the best boat prop for your boat. Props with four or five blades increase the pickup of the boat. The range of sizes of four and five blade props is limited. Three blade props give better top end speed for racing and are available in a range of sizes. A high rake or angle to which the blades are connected with the prop hub and extra cupping or curving at the end of the boat propeller will reduce ventilation and cavitation which are both problems that cause damage to the engine system and the boat.

The material of the propeller is an important consideration when you look for the best propeller for your boat. Aluminum propellers are easily available and economical. They are lightweight and an extra prop can be carried by the boater for emergencies. Aluminum shatters when it hits an obstacle in waters where there are underwater hurdles and prevents damage to the rest of the engine system. Stainless steel props are thinner than other props and more durable. They are resistant to corrosion and can be used for salt water sailing. Stainless steel props resonate when they hit an obstacle and damage the rest of the engine. They are therefore, the ideal props for sailing on the high seas where there are no underwater obstacles.

The propeller must fit the WOT (Wide Open Throttle) RPM specified in the manual of the engine of your boat. If there is no manual, the dealer will be able to tell you the WOT RPM of the engine. The propeller must be compatible with the WOT RPM of the boat.

To get the best boating experience from your boat, you must find the best boat prop for your boat. The prop combines many functions the help the boat perform at its best.

Find discount props on BoatProps123. You'll get a great deal on outboard, stern drive and sterndrive propellers.

Towing Tips For The New and Experienced

You bought yourself a new boat or maybe a camper trailer - or it is possible you have owned one and are finally getting some vacation time to take either of these out. Whatever the case, if you haven't towed anything behind your vehicle in a while or ever, you might want to consider a few of these tips.

1.    Is Your Vehicle Heavy Enough? - To determine your vehicle's towing capacity check first with your owner's manual where there will be weight ratings for towing. Many automakers put the numbers inside the driver's doorsill. In checking your towing capacity, first note the maximum gross trailer weight, then note your vehicle's maximum gross vehicle weight rating (or GVWR). Next, to get an idea of how much weight your vehicle can carry safely, in terms of occupants and cargo, subtract the curb weight from the gross weight. Newer vehicles will more clearly state in the doorsill the maximum combined weight of cargo and passengers.  If you discover that your item to be towed is well within the tow limit of your vehicle, don't forget to add the tongue weight (the downward force on the hitch), which is usually roughly ten percent of the total weight of the trailer.  Never exceed that capacity, no matter what.

2.    Load Weight Properly - Don't place all of your heaviest cargo items at the back of your vehicle nor should you load the heaviest items at either end of the trailer. Ideally, the heaviest things in the trailer you're towing should be just in front of the axle and about 60 percent of the trailer's weight should be ahead of the axle.  If too much weight is at the back of the trailer it can produce a negative load at the tongue, effectively lifting up at the hitch and creating dangerous "sway" conditions. At too-fast highway speeds, sway can very quickly lead to a sideways whip of the trailer that can pull the tow vehicle out of control.

3.    Watch The Brakes - Have your brakes check a few days before your towing trip. Brakes are extremely taxed when towing. In addition, while you're driving, don't ride the brakes; dab them instead in gentle pulses to help keep them from overheating. Downshift going down hills as well as up, and make sure you start a steep downgrade at a slow, responsible speed.

4.    Remember A Spare - If what you're towing has been sitting a while, it is most likely the tires have become old and cracked. Visually check your tire's tread before and during the trip, and think about getting a spare tire along with a spare wheel and wheel hub for the trailer.

5.    Don't Try To Fix It Yourself - If anything goes wrong, whether it's a flat, a wheel bearing, or something more serious, don't try to fix it. Get some expert help from roadside assistance—and before the trip, make sure you're covered.  Because of the additional strain on the tow vehicle, if it's not a complete fix you run the risk of doing even more damage or causing an accident. Never try to disconnect the trailer yourself on the side of a busy highway.

6.    Stay Visible - Visibility is one of the biggest hurdles while towing. Not only can you not always fully see the vehicles behind you, others might not be able to see you. That's where the brake lights and turn signals on the trailer come into play, but it helps if you have a better, wider rearward view. Consider getting some towing mirrors, or even some wide-angle clip-ons.

7.    Take a Test Run - Go out on a test run to make sure you aren’t having issues with sway. Set out carefully, on a familiar road (remember to swing wide for those corners), and make sure the handling and braking feel safe. Look rearward when you can for any bouncing or swaying. Safety chains or breakaway kits need to be installed, even for a short trip, so get them adjusted and make sure they have enough give in corners. If anything doesn't sound or feel right, take it to an expert and have them check over the entire setup.

8.    Practice Backing Up - Backing up is intimidating, even to more experienced towers. Once the trailer's installed, practice backing up at home or in an empty parking lot. First, steer with the bottom of the steering wheel, in the direction you want to go, then when the trailer starts angling in the right direction, steer from the top of the steering wheel, gently, in the proper direction.

By practicing these few simple steps, you can have a safer and more enjoyable vacation, no matter what it is you are towing.

About the Author

Greg Chapman of Greg Chapman Motors is a knowledgeable and leading provider of used cars, trucks, and SUV’s. Since 1959, Chapman motors has supplied reliable used cars in Austin and the surrounding area and is known as one of the bad credit car dealers in Austin. For more information please visit http://www.gregchapmanmotors.com.

Is it required by law in the state of Texas to take pictures of the damage to your car after a collision?

I had recently gotten into an accident with a friend of mine while on our way to SCI. While pulling out of a Subway parking lot, a woman turned from a side street at high speed and hit us. When the police and towing truck arrived I saw no one was taking pictures of the damages to either car. One police officer even walked up to our car and tried to fix our driver mirror!! Drivers of both vehicles, including myself, were without a camera.

I never heard of any law like that. It's a GOOD IDEA, because when insurance takes pictures they do it of the damage to the car and don't have a clue what the site or collusion looked like by that point. By taking pictures you have an idea of the site right after the accident, and it will help reconstruct the accident.

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