Frequently Asked Questions:
Sterndrive Questions
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Will a
propeller change help my I/O installation? |
| A: | Generally the boat manufacturer exhaustively tests the various models to insure that the boat performs properly. If, however, the owner increases the boat displacement by installing heavy optional equipment, a different propeller will be required. In almost all cases, the propeller to be used would be comparable in diameter but have less pitch. |
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Why won't
my sterndrive perform as well as another sterndrive of comparable length,
beam, weight, and I/O installation? |
| A: | Differences in hull design, such as hull dead rise, position of center of gravity and transom angles can account for significantly different performance. Transom angle is important since it governs the maximum tilt setting of the sterndrive and consequently the shaft angle. |