Propellers Series
Propellers are a lot like car tires. They’re tailored to the size of boat and outboard on which they’ll be used, and the environment in which they’ll be run. As such, there’s no “one size fits all” approach to propping.
Whether you’re running a large center console, a RIB boat, or a day cruiser, there’s a Genuine Yamaha Propeller designed to maximize your outboard’s performance and enhance your boating experience. Let’s take a look at Yamaha’s families by engine horse power.
SMALL ENGINES - 2.5hp to 25hp
Aluminium/Plastic Series
Offering Yamaha design, quality and performance in a low-cost, lightweight propeller. this is a good all-around choice for your Yamaha outboard. Available in a wide variety of sizes and pitches for Yamaha outboards between 2 and 225 horse power, in right-hand and select left-hand rotation.
BLACK STAINLESS STEEL Series
An excellent general-purpose choice, these props are made from stainless steel, with a cost-effective black paint coating, allowing for a blade that is thinner, more efficient and more durable than an aluminium propeller. Available in a wide variety of sizes and pitches for Yamaha outboards between 25 and 300 horse power, in right-hand and select left-hand rotation.
DUAL THRUST Series
Specially designed for sailboats and other large-displacement craft, Yamaha’s patented Dual Thrust propellers are built to handle the job of pushing heavy loads through water. The hub is carefully designed to redirect exhaust flow away from the blades, so Dual Thrust models cut through “clean water” for higher efficiency and better acceleration. It is recommended that you contact an authorised Yamaha Dealer for advice on installation.
MEDIUM ENGINES - 30hp to 200hp
TALON Series (with SDS)
Specially engineered to reduce ventilation and enhance bow lift, Yamaha’s TALON aluminium 3-bladed propellers offer excellent holding power in turns, with enhanced “grip” for improved control. In addition, they feature better overall performance and greater cruising efficiency in a planned trim position than conventional 3-bladed aluminium propellers. TALON props are especially effective on mid-sized deep- and mod-V aluminium boats, particularly in applications with the potential for aerated water beneath the boat. The new Yamaha SDS mechanism is integrated to reduce shifting vibration and noise. Can be used with standard spacer.
DUAL THRUST Series
Specially designed for sailboats and other large-displacement craft, Yamaha’s patented Dual Thrust propellers are built to handle the job of pushing heavy loads through water. The hub is carefully designed to redirect exhaust flow away from the blades, so Dual Thrust models cut through “clean water” for higher efficiency and better acceleration. It is recommended that you contact an authorised Yamaha Dealer for advice on installation.
K Series Talon Stainless Steel (with SDS)
K-Series Talon Stainless Steel SDS propellers combine quiet, clunk-free shifting and smooth in-gear operation (even at low speeds) with a high-performance, good looking stainless steel propeller – a first for mid-range horsepower outboards. Now, medium-sized Aluminium, FRP and RIB boats using Yamaha’s F70 up through to the all-new F130A can enjoy the unbeatable combination of smooth and quiet operation with great all-around performance. Just as the Talon Aluminium series, this SDS hub system requires no special hardware to operate.
PERFORMANCE Series - 3 Blades
A proven performer across a wide range of Yamaha outboard-powered boat applications. Highly-polished stainless steel and advanced blade design offer both good looks and good performance. Available in a wide variety of sizes and pitches for Yamaha outboards between 20 and 225 horsepower, in right-hand and select left-hand rotation.
RELIANCE Series (with SDS)
Reliance is CAD-designed to increase performance. Designed primarily for use with Yamaha’s F150 and F200 in-line 4 outboards, it also provides excellent all-around performance. Faster at all RPM ranges and having better anti-ventilation characteristics (grip) in most applications than Yamaha’s proven Black Stainless Steel props , Reliance Series props are highly-polished stainless steel, featuring impressive cast-in naming on the barrel and excellent corrosion resistance. Now available with Yamaha’s exclusive Shift Dampener System (SDS).
PRO Series
An excellent performance-oriented choice for single-engine, high-speed boats requiring “bow lift” - such as mid-to large-sized bass, bay and flats boats. Available for K and M series Yamaha outboards. Right-hand rotation only.
LARGE ENGINES - 225hp to 350hp
SALTWATER Series II (with SDS)
A powerful choice for today’s larger offshore boats, Saltwater Series II propellers are a highly-polished, larger diameter design. Aggressive rake and extra cupping on the blades provide superior midrange fuel efficiency, along with excellent anti-ventilation characteristics. For offshore fishermen, that translates to longer cruising range and better handling in rough seas. Also available with the Yamaha Shift Dampener System (SDS).
SALTWATER Series XL
A premium prop designed exclusively for the V8 5.3L 4-stroke Yamaha outboards. Designed to harness the awesome power of these engines and convert it into massive amounts of thrust, Saltwater XL propellers have more diameter and 21% more blade area than even our largest Saltwater Series II propellers. This helps the F350 generate up to 45% more thrust than other 250hp-class outboards, and provides large offshore boats with plenty of power to plane quickly, as well as great acceleration and top-end speed. Available with the SDS Shift Dampening System. (Note: deduct two inches of pitch for same or similar performance when converting non-SDS XL propellers to SDS-equipped Saltwater Series XL propellers.)
SALTWATER Series XL4 and XL4-HP (with SDS)
Designed exclusively for Yamaha’s V8 5.3L F350 outboard, this 4 bladed prop offers incredible thrust and quick-on-the-plane capability, yet with quiet and smooth operation thanks to Yamaha’s unique SDS Shift Dampener System. Two XL4 prop types are available: XL4 (15” and 17”) designed for very large, heavy offshore boats - and the XL4-HP (22” and 24”) designed for lighter, high-performance multi-engine offshore boats.
SALTWATER Series HS4 (with SDS)
A polished stainless steel propeller with 4 blades, for certain V6 4-stroke engines. Compared with the conventional 3-bladed propeller, the 4-blade configuration has a larger blade surface area, which can catch much more water and obtain higher thrust performance. As a result, this propeller will obtain better acceleration and be more stable in operation under rough water. However, top speed performance is generally slightly less than a 3-blade design. L/H rotation propellers are available.
PERFORMANCE Series - 4 Blades
The four bladed design improves hole shot, acceleration, and overall “grip” and gives better performance in rough water or with higher-positioned engine mounting.
