Selecting the right propeller for your boat is crucial for optimizing performance and overall boating experience.
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Understanding Propellers | Video Guide - How to Replace or Install a Trolling Motor Prop
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Understanding Propellers
The dimensions of a propeller, including its diameter, pitch, and blade shape, are critical in determining thrust, fuel efficiency, and overall stability. It's crucial to equip your trolling motor with the correct propeller for optimal performance.
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Diameter:
- Thrust: A larger diameter propeller can move more water, creating more thrust. This is beneficial for larger or heavily loaded boats.
- Fuel Efficiency: A properly sized diameter ensures the engine operates efficiently without overloading, saving fuel.
- Stability: A well-matched diameter helps maintain smooth operation and stability in various water conditions.
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Pitch:
- Speed: Higher pitch propellers move the boat faster through water but require more engine power. Lower pitch provides better acceleration but less top-end speed.
- Fuel Efficiency: Matching the prop pitch to your boat and engine ensures the engine runs within its optimal RPM range, enhancing fuel efficiency.
- Thrust: The right pitch balances speed and power, ensuring effective thrust for different water activities. Minn Kota props have a 4" prop pitch.
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Blade Shape:
- Acceleration & Maneuverability: Different blade shapes can affect how quickly the boat accelerates and how easily it maneuvers. For example, cupped blades improve grip in water, enhancing performance.
- Fuel Efficiency & Stability: Optimized blade shape can reduce drag, improving fuel efficiency and stability at various speeds.
In essence, selecting the right propeller dimensions tailored to your boat's size, engine, and intended use ensures smooth, efficient, and enjoyable boating experiences.
Video Guide - How to Replace or Install a Trolling Motor Prop
MKP-2 Power Prop
- Replacement Prop Kit: part number 1378121
- Prop Nut Kit: "A" (MKP-9), item number 1865010
- Motor Diameter: 3-1/4"
- Interchangeable with the MKP-6 Weedless Wedge prop
- Compatible with motor models with serial number prefix "MKJ" through "MKAI" or "J" through "R"
- All Terrain30, 33, 36, 42, Camo 44, 45, Classic 28, Edge 40, 45, Endura 30, 34, 36, 38, 40, 45, Endura C2 30, 34, 38, 40, 45, Endura Max 40, 45, Endura Pro 32, 38, Maxxum Transom 33, 40, PowerDrive V2 40, 42, 45, Riptide 40, 45, Traxxis 33, 40, 45, 35T, 40T, 65T, 365T, 565T, 765MXT, 865MXT, 65N, 65MXN, 656, 665MXN, 765MXN, 35(“A” Series), 24LTD, 36LTD, 736LTD, Old Town 30, PowerMax 36, MAG 24, 30, 36, 40
MKP-3 Prop
- Prop Nut Kit: "A" (MKP-9), item number 1865010
- Not interchangeable with other props
- Motor Compatibility (Pre-1994 Models)
- 55W, 55M, 65M, 65W, 65MX, 365W, 365M, 555W, 565W, 565M, 565MX, 665M, 665MX, 765MX, MAG 18W, 18M, 18MX, 15, 15M, 15RM, 24W, 18RMW, 18RM, 18TMX, 18TM, 24WRM, 2HP, 618MX, 718MX
MKP-4 Prop
- Prop Nut Kit: “B” (MKP-10), item number 1865011
- Not interchangeable with other props
- Motor Compatibility (Pre-1994 Models)
- 3HP, 4HP, 95W, 95M, 99W, 99M, 395W, 395M, 399W, 399M, 595W, 595M, 599W, 599M, 40, 799MX, 795MX, 736MX, 740MX, 3HP, 3HPSSTM, 3HPSSBM, REVISED 4HP, MAG 3HP, 3HPSSBM, 3HPSSTM, 4HP, 36M, 36RMW, 36RM, 36TM, 40M, 40RM, 740MX
MKP-6 Weedless Wedge Prop
- Replacement Prop Kit: part number 1378126
- Prop Nut Kit: "A" (MKP-9), item number 1865010
- Motor Diameter: 3-1/4"
- Interchangeable with the MKP-2 Power Prop
- Compatible with motor models with serial number prefix “MKJ” through “MKAI” or “J” through “V”
- All Terrain 30, 33, 36, 40, 42, 44, Edge 40, 45, Endura 30, 34, 36, 38, 40, Endura Pro 32, 38, Maxxum Transom 30, 33, 36, 40, PowerDrive 36, 40, PowerDrive V2 40, 42, 45, Traxxis 40, 45, PowerMax 36, 35Ta, 40Ta, 50Ta, 50MXTa, 65Ta, 555T, 565Ta, 665MXTa, 765MXTa, 865MXTa, 36PD/AP/C, RT27/S, RT40/S
MKP-7 Weedless Wedge Prop
- Replacement Prop Kit: part number 1378122
- Prop Nut Kit: "A" (MKP-9), item number 1865010
- Motor Diameter: 3-5/8"
- Not interchangeable with other props
- Compatible with motor models with serial number prefix "MKJ" through "MKAF" or "J" through "V"
- All Terrain 42, 46, 47, 48, 50, 55, 65, 70, Camo55, Edge 50, 55, 70, Endura 44, 46, 50, 55, Endura Pro 46, Maxxum 44, 50, 54, 55, 65, 70, Maxxum Transom 46, 50, 55, 70, Pontoon 54, 64 PowerDrive 50, 55, 65, 70, Riptide 50, 55, Vector 46, 55, Vector 3X 45, 55, 70, 112, 212, 312, 412, 512, 524, 712, 724, 812, 824, 112SS, 712SS, 724SS, 90Ta, 48PD/AP/C, 42PD/AP/C, 42PD/C, 42EX, RT48PD/AP/C, RT42AP/C, EP96, EP48, EP42, Spider 48, PowerMax 52
MKP-8 Weedless Wedge Prop
- Replacement Prop Kit: part number 1378129
- Prop Nut Kit: “B” (MKP-10), item number 1865011
- Motor Diameter: 4"
- Not interchangeable with other props
- Compatible with motor models with serial number prefix “MKJ” or “MKAF”
- AutoPilot 64, Maxxum,74, 76, Maxxum Transom 74, PowerDrive 64, 74, Vantage 74, Vector 3X, 743HPa, 4HPA, 3.1HP/S, 3.1HP/ 4.3HP/S, 4.3HP/B, RT3.1/S, RT3.1/B, RT4.3/S, RT4.3/B, RT74/B
MKP-24 Weedless Wedge Prop
item number 1865013 (kit has been discontinued)
- Replacement Prop Kit: part number 1378129
- Prop Nut Kit: “D” (MKP-23), item number 1865014
- Motor Diameter: 4"
- Not interchangeable with other props
- Compatible with motor models with serial number prefix “MKJJ” through “MKAE”
- Maxxum 101, Riptide 101, Vantage 101, Vector 3X 101
MKP-32 Weedless Wedge 2 Prop
- Replacement Prop Kit: part number 1378131
- Prop Nut Kit: "A" (MKP-9), item number 1865010
- Motor Diameter: 3-5/8"
- Interchangeable with the MKP-37 Power Prop
- Compatible with motor models with serial number prefix “WWAF” through “WWAI” or “J” through “V”
- All Terrain 46, 47, 50, 55, 65, 70, Camo 55XL, Edge 50, 55, 70, Endura 46, 50, 55,Endura C2 50, 55, Endura Max 50, 55, Endura Pro 46, 55, Engine Mount 55, Maxxum 55, 65, 70, Maxxum Transom 50, 55, 70, Pontoon Hand Control 55, 70, Pontoon PowerDrive V2 54, 68,PowerDrive 50, 55, 65, 70, PowerDrive V2 50,55, 65, 70, Riptide 50, 55, 65, 70,Riptide Edge 55, 70, Riptide Maxxum 55, 70, Riptide PowerDrive 55, 70,Riptide Terrova 55, Terrova 55, Traxxis 46, 50, 55, 70, Vector 46, 55,70, Vector 3X, 46, 55, 70
MKP-33 Weedless Wedge 2 Prop
- Replacement Prop Kit: part number 1378132
- Prop Nut Kit: "E" (MKP-34) item number 1865019
- Motor Diameter: 4"
- Not interchangeable with other props
- Compatible with motor models with serial number prefix “WWAF” through “WWAI” or “J” through “V”
- Engine Mount 80, 101, 160, 202, EO 1/2 HP, Fortrex 80, 101, Maxxum 80, 101, Maxxum Pro 80, 101, Maxxum Transom 80, 101, PowerDrive 80, PowerDrive V2 80, Riptide 80, 101, Riptide Pro 80, 101, Riptide Fortrex 80, 101, Riptide Maxxum 80, 101, Riptide Terrova 80, 101, Terrova 80, 101, Ulterra 80, Riptide Ulterra 80, Ultrex 80, Traxxis 80, 101, Vantage 80, 101, Vector 3X, 80, 101, All Trim-N-Troll Kits
MKP-37 Power Prop
- Replacement Prop Kit: part number 1378170
- Prop Nut Kit: "A" (MKP-9), item number 1865010
- Motor Diameter: 3-5/8"
- Interchangeable with the MKP-32 Weedless Wedge 2 Prop
- Compatible with motor models with serial number prefix “J” through “R”
- All Terrain 46, 47, 50, 55, 65, 70, Camo 55, Edge 50, 55, 70, Endura 46, 50, 55, Endura C2 50, 55, Endura Max 50, 55, Maxxum 55, 65, 70, Maxxum Transom 46, 50, 55, 70, PowerDrive 50, 55, 65, 70, PowerDrive V2 55, 65, 70, Riptide 50, 55, Terrova 55, Traxxis 46, 50, 55, 70, Vector 3X 46, 55, 70
MKP-38 Weedless Wedge 2 Prop
- Replacement Prop Kit: part number 1378160
- Prop Nut Kit: "E" (MKP-34) item number 1865019
- Motor Diameter: 4"
- Not interchangeable with other props
- Compatible with motor models with serial number prefix “O” through “V”
- EO 1 HP, Fortrex 112, Terrova 112, Ulterra 112, Riptide Ulterra 112, Ultrex 112, Riptide Terrova 112, Riptide Fortrex 112, Riptide 112
MKP-39 Weedless Wedge Prop (QUEST motors)
- Replacement Prop Kit: Part #1378162
- Prop Nut Thread 3/8"-24
- Interchangeable with the MKP-40 Power Prop (QUEST motors)
- Motor Diameter: 4-1/2" QUEST Series Lower Units
- Compatible with QUEST motors
- Ultrex QUEST, Ulterra QUEST, Terrova QUEST, Riptide Terrova QUEST, Riptide Instinct QUEST
MKP-40 Power Prop (QUEST motors)
- Prop Nut Thread 3/8"-24
- Interchangeable with the MKP-39 Weedless Wedge Prop (QUEST motors)
- Motor Diameter: 4-1/2" QUEST Series Lower Units
- Compatible with QUEST motors
- Ultrex QUEST, Ulterra QUEST, Terrova QUEST, Riptide Terrova QUEST, Riptide Instinct QUEST
