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