See full version: Choosing the Correct Boat Propeller
Engine height also affects the performance of the propeller. Once you find the right prop, adjust the engine mounting height to create the best balance between speed, maneuverability, and acceleration. Start with the anti-ventilation plate even with the bottom of the boat. Raise the engine one mounting hole at a time until performance is unacceptable, and then lower the engine one hole down.
The propeller has a hub surrounded by blades of the same length and size. The blades are twisted so that they push water toward the rear as they turn. This pushing is what propels the boat forward in the water. Most blades rotate in a right hand (clockwise) direction when viewed from the rear. Left hand propellers are paired with a right hand propeller in dual-engine installations to keep the boat stable and reduce steering effort.
All props will be described by two numbers, such as 13 x 21. Those numbers are the diameter and pitch. Diameter is the overall size of the blade as measured from the tips. A large diameter propeller can push more water than a small diameter propeller, creating more power. Diameter is predetermined by the manufacturer for a family of products. Your prop selection will be focused on the pitch.
Some propellers are cupped, which means they have a lip on the edge of the blades. The cup creates more space between the sides of the blades, reducing ventilation and slippage. If the cup is on the tip of the blade, the blade has an increased rake angle and a higher bow lift. If the cup is on the trailing edge, it effectively increases the pitch size, and the propeller will create more power at the cost of engine speed.
Finally, material is an important consideration for your propeller. Aluminum props are a great balance of cost, performance, and durability. Stainless steel is five times stronger than aluminum, dramatically improving performance and durability. Stainless steel propellers offer better acceleration and are less likely to be damaged from striking objects in the water. Stainless steel props will outlast aluminum multiple times over. here
Blades have other important features built into their design. Rake is the angle between the blade and the hub. The rake angle can be flat, staying the same along the entire blade, or progressive, meaning the angle increases as it approaches the tip. Props have between 0 and 20 degrees rake. The rake angle determines how much the bow lifts out of the water. High rake propellers are ideal for light-weight, high speed boats. Too much rake, however, will strain the engine and reduce overall performance.
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I can try it and I see the wind blowing but not sure if it is right like this. Do you know a website where explain these things?
If you hold the prop in your hand, and run your fingers along the prop, you will discover that one side of the prop is convex, and the other side is concave. [links]
Facing the plane, the prop should spin counter clockwise. The side of the prop with the "writing" faces forward.
What factors determine it?
No, there is no standard or preferred direction of rotation. Ship's propellers may move in either direction of rotation. Twin "screws" are usually opposite so as to avoid gyroscopic forces affecting the ship. [links]
How can you tell from a diagram of a ships propeller the direction it is moving ie clockwise or anti-clockwise.