| Propeller calculators are software that help | | | | Another useful propeller tool is the propeller scan. |
| determine the ideal diameter and pitch for a | | | | This is a computer based propeller inspection |
| specific boat motor that is put to a specific use. | | | | system. The scan reduces the time spent in |
| There are also calculators that determine the | | | | diagnosing the performance problems of a |
| power each rotation of a propeller will {provide | | | | propeller. The problems are quickly detected and |
| the boat. Beyond prop selection tools like welders, | | | | the prop can be modified or repaired accurately. |
| polishers, sanders, hammers, screwdrivers and | | | | The scan gives an accurate reading of the |
| spanners are useful when replacing or repairing | | | | problem and this helps to correct vibrations and |
| boat props. | | | | slippage when repairing the prop. |
| The software available to calculate pitch or | | | | The tools required for removing and repairing |
| diameters of props come with a preset | | | | props are screwdrivers, ratchets, hammers and |
| integrated database. They calculate the speed, | | | | many other automotive tools. It is important to |
| slip, pitch, rpm and drive gear ratios after the | | | | keep a spare prop for possible collisions with |
| required information is entered into a query | | | | underwater obstacles and to learn the basics of |
| section. The software has useful, 'Help' options | | | | prop replacement as a safety measure. A pair of |
| and the reports given by the calculator are | | | | rubber gloves is necessary when handling a boat |
| printable. | | | | propeller because the blades can be very sharp. |
| Calculators determine the requirements for all | | | | The digital age has impacted the boat prop |
| types of propellers. Calculations can be obtained | | | | industry and online tools are available to help |
| for outboard and inboard motors, gasoline and | | | | boaters choose the right propeller for their unique |
| diesel motors, 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines, 3 | | | | needs, diagnose problems and repair propellers |
| blade, 4 blade and five blade props, stainless steel | | | | with great accuracy. For repairing and replacing |
| and aluminum props and for different types of | | | | propellers traditional tools are adiquite. However, |
| boats like flat bottomed boats, cruisers, speed | | | | experts believe that props should not be repaired |
| boats, skiers, fishing boats and pontoon boats. | | | | by the boater. Expert technicians will have the |
| The various measurements provided by these | | | | expertise and experience in repairing the propeller |
| calculators include propeller sizing, pitch | | | | to precise specifications. Boaters should carry a |
| adjustment, shaft tapering, slip and speed | | | | spare emergency propeller with the same |
| calculations, the gear ratio and rpm of the | | | | configuration as the propeller in use and replace |
| propeller. Calculators are useful modern methods | | | | the propeller rather than try to repair the |
| of calculation with near perfect accuracy. Since | | | | propeller. |
| calculators are computer software they are easy | | | | A propeller having precise computer calculated |
| to use. The digital reading on calculators has made | | | | specifications and fitted carefully with traditional |
| calculators even more user friendly. They help to | | | | tools to the specifications in the engine manual will |
| give precise information on propeller sizing and | | | | give hours of excellent propulsion for the boat. |
| performance. | | | | |