Who makes Yamaha props?
Yamaha Marine’s Precision Propeller Inc.
where as many as 60,000 performance outboard propellers are born each year.
What is a Yamaha K series prop?
Yamaha K Series stainless steel propellers are intended for use on 4.25″ gearcases and are designed for select mid-range Yamaha outboards. While this propeller category may be recommended for your Yamaha engine, the appropriate pitch, diameter, and material will vary.
What is SDS propeller?
Yamaha has improved its Shift Dampener System (SDS) and expanded its availability to include seven propeller lines that will fit any Yamaha outboard from 50 to 350 horsepower. SDS is designed to eliminate the “clunk” sound of the outboard shifting from neutral into forward or reverse gear.
Where are Yamaha props made?
Indianapolis
The Fine Art of Making Propellers for Outboards Since buying Precision Propeller, Inc., in 2008, Yamaha has made nearly all of its stainless-steel props at the PPI factory in Indianapolis.
Will a Honda prop fit a Yamaha?
As long as it clears, then you’re good to go. As for using a Honda prop on your Yamaha, if the splines matches and the prop fits snug with no slop, then using spacers to tighten on the prop shaft is again, good. As mentioned WOT is the determining factor as to what pitch is needed.
What is a SDS hub?
Yamaha’s SDS hub helps quiet shift noise. It’s called SDS (Shift Dampener System), available on Yamaha’s Saltwater Series II props (for 150 to 300 hp V-6 models) and Saltwater Series XL props (for the 350 hp V-8).
What kind of propeller does a Yamaha SDS use?
Yamaha Talon SDS propellers are designed for its 4.25-inch gearcase used on the T50, T60 and F70 through F115 four-stroke models and 60 horsepower through 130 horsepower two-stroke Yamaha outboards.
What kind of PROP does reliance with SDS use?
THE NEW RELIANCE WITH SDS PROPS (GEN. 2 WITH PART # ENDING IN 20-00) DO NOT USE THE PREVIOUS SPECIAL DOG-BONE SHAPED SPACER WASHER (6CE-45997-00-00 .) THEY REQUIRE THE STANDARD SPACER 688-45997-01-00 AND CAN USE THE STANDARD PROP NUT KIT 6G5-W4599-00-00 SINCE THE GEN. 1 HUB USED THE SAME FLAT WASHER, NUT, AND COTTER PIN.
Which is best Yamaha or reliance outboard prop?
Reliance props have also proven to offer excellent all-around performance in outboard applications up to 300 horsepower (think walleye and multi-species boats using 4.2L V6 Offshore power). QUIET CONVENIENCE Yamaha’s Shift Dampener System greatly reduces shifting noise and vibration.
How big are the pitches on a reliance propeller?
That means Reliance props now come in 13″ (right-hand only) and 14″, 15″, 17″, 18″, 19″ and 21″ pitches in both right- and left-hand rotation, making them the ideal propeller solution for a wide variety of boats and boating applications. Reliance SDS Propeller Line Expanded with 13″ and 14″ Pitches Reliance SDS TM Propellers