12-20-2019, 12:13 PM
Mercury Racing Prop School: Barrel Length
The obvious function of the barrel, or outer hub, of a propeller is to be the attachment point for the propeller blades. What is often overlooked, however, is that the length, diameter and shape of a propeller barrel can have a direct effect on boat performance.
https://www.boatingmag.com/story/boats/m...el-length/
The obvious function of the barrel, or outer hub, of a propeller is to be the attachment point for the propeller blades. What is often overlooked, however, is that the length, diameter and shape of a propeller barrel can have a direct effect on boat performance.
https://www.boatingmag.com/story/boats/m...el-length/
