Understanding Your Propeller Terms
Propeller terms explained: pitch, diameter, blade count, cup, rake, ventilation, cavitation and slip, plus the Yamaha series chart and the WOT rule for choosing a prop.
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Outboard Resources
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Inboard vs. Outboard Motors: Which One is Right for Your Boat?
Outboards win on access, tilt, repowering, space and simpler storage; inboards win on a clean transom, a quieter helm and wake sports. How to decide for your boat.
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What Size Outboard Do I Need for My Boat?
Which outboard horsepower fits your boat: weights, common uses and speed ranges for the 2.3-3.5, 4-6, 8-9.9 and 15-30 hp classes, with links to shop each size.
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How Do I Find the Right Suzuki Outboard Motor?
How to pick the right small Suzuki outboard: horsepower, shaft length, tiller or remote, electric start, power tilt, and how to read a Suzuki model code like DF9.9BTXW5.
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Where Are Suzuki Outboards Made?
Suzuki builds its mid-size and large outboards at the Kosai Plant in Shizuoka, Japan, and its 2.5 to 30 hp portables at Thai Suzuki Motor in Thailand.
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How to Measure Outboard Shaft Length for Your Transom
Measure from the top of the transom to the hull bottom at the centerline, then match it to a short (15 in), long (20 in) or extra-long (25 in) shaft.
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