What is the best prop for top speed?

If you are running an aluminum prop, changing to even a basic stainless steel prop will usually improve top speed. Because stainless steel is stronger than aluminum, the blades on a stainless prop can be thinner, which reduces drag in the water.

What does K mean on a prop?

The K simply means it is a Yamaha K Series, meaning it is for intermediate size (4.25) gearcases. If it is shiny, it is polished stainless steel.

Where are Yamaha props made?

Indianapolis
Yamaha reveals the basics of building stainless-steel props for outboard engines. Since buying Precision Propeller, Inc., in 2008, Yamaha has made nearly all of its stainless-steel props at the PPI factory in Indianapolis.

How does prop pitch affect speed?

A lower-pitch prop is like low gear in a car or a bicycle—you’ll accelerate quickly but top speed will suffer. A prop with too much pitch may deliver more top speed because the prop moves further forward with each rotation, but acceleration may be poor and the boat will struggle to get on plane.

What kind of PROP does a Yamaha outboard use?

OEM Yamaha Aluminum Prop Vs. Aftermarket Aluminum Prop At Boats.net we specialize in supplying Yamaha outboard owners with genuine Yamaha outboard motor parts. This means the parts you are purchasing are bona-fide OEM Yamaha 90HP outboard parts, as manufactured by Yamaha and complete with Yamaha branding and packaging.

What are the dimensions of a Yamaha f90la propeller?

For example, on our list of F90LA propellers you’ll see prop sizes including 3×13″x25″ and 3×14″x11″. The first number is the number of blades, the second number is the overall diameter of the prop, and the third number is the pitch of the propeller.

Can a 4 blade propeller be replaced on a Yamaha?

Replacement 4-blade sterndrive propellers for your Yamaha are also available. If you are not certain which replacement propeller is right for your craft, there are several ways to find out.

Are there Yamaha 90hp outboard parts that are OEM?

This means the parts you are purchasing are bona-fide OEM Yamaha 90HP outboard parts, as manufactured by Yamaha and complete with Yamaha branding and packaging. There are several advantages to OEM Yamaha marine parts compared to aftermarket parts.