Propulsion

Discuss marine engines, drives, and propulsion systems.

  1. Props

    Propeller selection, performance comparison, prediction, experience, and modification.
    Discussions:
    534
    Messages:
    6,257
    Latest: How do different propeller shaft angles impact the performance of marine vessels? rangebowdrie, Apr 19, 2024 at 3:41 AM
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  2. Surface Drives

    Surface Drives. Arneson, BPM, Seafury, PSI, Levi, Etc.
    Discussions:
    186
    Messages:
    2,860
    Latest: Longtail Evolution Dave G 9N, Jan 20, 2024
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  3. Jet Drives

    Jet Drives (pumps, impellers, etc.)
    Discussions:
    461
    Messages:
    4,431
    Latest: Vospower water jets Maksim Smirnov, Apr 18, 2024 at 6:48 AM
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  4. Outboards

    2-stroke and 4-stroke outboard motors.
    Discussions:
    1,029
    Messages:
    9,902
    Latest: How many adjustment points are there on a 1999 25 hp carb? valvebounce, Feb 27, 2024
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  5. Sterndrives

    Stern drive lower and upper units, transom and gimbal assemblies, steering, and trim pumps. Mercruiser (Alpha One, Alpha One Generation II, Alpha SS, Bravo One, Bravo Two, Bravo Three, Bravo XR Sportmaster, TRS, Speed Master), IMCO, ILMOR, Konrad, OMC, Volvo Penta
    Discussions:
    547
    Messages:
    3,828
    Latest: Welded metal belows - would that work for sterndrive? Nidza, Oct 20, 2023
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  6. Pod Drives

    Volvo IPS, ZF, CMD Zeus, and other pod-drive systems
    Discussions:
    29
    Messages:
    299
    Latest: 50-200 hp electric pod with nozzle and motor on hub? ram68ocean, Jul 5, 2021
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  7. Inboards

    Inboard and Vee-drive hardware: struts, stuffing boxes, transmissions, coolers
    Discussions:
    535
    Messages:
    4,968
    Latest: Use oversized flexible coupling? comfisherman, Mar 9, 2024
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  8. Diesel Engines

    Diesel Engines
    Discussions:
    682
    Messages:
    8,498
    Latest: Hino WO4CTI in a 26' Tollycraft David Swingler, Mar 22, 2024
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  9. Gas Engines

    Gasoline Engines
    Discussions:
    422
    Messages:
    4,650
    Latest: starting rebuild engine comfisherman, Aug 31, 2023
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  10. Electric Propulsion

    Electric propulsion systems
    Discussions:
    99
    Messages:
    1,952
    Latest: ask for help in Converting a propulsion system for a tugboat to a fully electric Rumars, Apr 9, 2024
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  11. Hybrid

    Hybrid propulsion such as diesel electric, hydraulic.
    Discussions:
    211
    Messages:
    5,256
    Latest: Hydrogen Fuel cells for ships DogCavalry, Jan 3, 2024
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  12. DIY Marinizing

    A forum to discuss "do it yourself" marinizing of engines / conversion of automotive engines to marine use.
    Discussions:
    276
    Messages:
    5,576
    Latest: New Detroit Diesel Marinization Chris Konrad, Feb 14, 2024
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  1. Guest625101138

    DDWFTTW - Directly Downwind Faster Than The Wind

    Guest625101138, Jan 4, 2009 ... 38 39 40
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    gonzo
    Oct 4, 2021
  2. Guillermo

    New propulsion sytems for ships

    Guillermo, Dec 2, 2005 ... 37 38 39
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    Views:
    181,020
    fredrosse
    Oct 8, 2023
  3. SudorracMechEng

    wiggle drive propulsion application

    SudorracMechEng, May 7, 2012 ... 19 20 21
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    304
    Views:
    50,578
    swashdrive
    Aug 17, 2012
  4. brian eiland

    Gas from Water, (WaterFuel), HHO technology

    brian eiland, May 15, 2006 ... 17 18 19
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    278
    Views:
    71,417
    masrapido
    Apr 2, 2014
  5. tom kane

    Define what a Surface-Piercing propeller is

    tom kane, Jul 12, 2009 ... 13 14 15
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    212
    Views:
    75,910
    tom kane
    Feb 18, 2021
  6. CatBuilder

    Ganging Outboards - Does it work?

    CatBuilder, Jan 14, 2012 ... 11 12 13
    Replies:
    183
    Views:
    36,593
    DCockey
    Jul 19, 2013
  7. Fanie

    Continuously Variable Transmissions

    Fanie, Jul 30, 2009 ... 10 11 12
    Replies:
    166
    Views:
    34,969
    BATAAN
    Jan 12, 2012
  8. Boston

    these turbine alternaters are easy to make

    Boston, Apr 1, 2009 ... 8 9 10
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    143
    Views:
    30,272
    Boston
    Nov 16, 2010
  9. kistinie

    CPP desapear from recreational boats Who gets the benefit of the crime ?

    kistinie, Apr 4, 2009 ... 7 8 9
    Replies:
    133
    Views:
    21,834
    Landlubber
    Jun 10, 2009
  10. brian eiland

    Liquid Air Engine

    brian eiland, Jan 25, 2012 ... 7 8 9
    Replies:
    121
    Views:
    25,171
    RonL
    Aug 1, 2012
  11. Filmdaddy

    Auto Diesel (Yeah, again, but...)

    Filmdaddy, Jul 21, 2005 ... 6 7 8
    Replies:
    112
    Views:
    23,089
    FAST FRED
    Sep 4, 2005
  12. brian eiland

    in-line 6 Cylinder Engines, 'straight-six'

    brian eiland, Jun 26, 2012 ... 6 7 8
    Replies:
    111
    Views:
    56,345
    Frosty
    Oct 11, 2012
  13. ldrumond

    Use pressurized water as manuevering thruster?

    ldrumond, Jun 18, 2006 ... 6 7 8
    Replies:
    109
    Views:
    42,266
    SeaJay
    Aug 8, 2009
  14. marshmat

    Emission Controls - Technical Thread

    marshmat, May 23, 2009 ... 6 7 8
    Replies:
    105
    Views:
    16,148
    powerabout
    Dec 2, 2009
  15. xxdroom

    paddlewheeler recuction drive

    xxdroom, Oct 30, 2014 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    104
    Views:
    19,210
    JSL
    Jul 11, 2015
  16. DennisRB

    Diesel VS 4 stroke outboard fuel consumption

    DennisRB, Jul 20, 2010 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    100
    Views:
    35,663
    FAST FRED
    Sep 24, 2010
  17. brian eiland

    Exciting New EPS Thruster (& Propulsion)

    brian eiland, Nov 16, 2005 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    82
    Views:
    101,714
    Kai Rabenstein
    Mar 25, 2019
  18. Canada Bob

    How much Push or Pull do you need ?

    Canada Bob, Dec 22, 2011 ... 4 5 6
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    81
    Views:
    21,597
    hoytedow
    Dec 30, 2011
  19. Boston

    the steamless steam engine

    Boston, Apr 30, 2009 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    73
    Views:
    30,635
    cthippo
    Feb 8, 2011
  20. brian eiland

    FLYWHEEL Energy Storage Systems

    brian eiland, Apr 21, 2010 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    69
    Views:
    36,233
    brian eiland
    Nov 16, 2020
  21. watchkeeper

    Engine mount failures

    watchkeeper, Jul 19, 2011 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    66
    Views:
    16,945
    powerabout
    Sep 28, 2011
  22. CatBuilder
    Locked

    Brainstorming Retractable Drives

    CatBuilder, Sep 29, 2011 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    64
    Views:
    26,634
    brian eiland
    Jul 29, 2012
  23. Boston

    Most economical diesel

    Boston, Jul 9, 2010 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    64
    Views:
    14,384
    goodwilltoall
    Dec 16, 2010
  24. Jet_Love

    4 Stroke Cleaner Than 2, Really?

    Jet_Love, Jun 17, 2013 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    60
    Views:
    11,847
    FAST FRED
    Feb 11, 2014
  25. Ol Gillnetter

    Keel Modification

    Ol Gillnetter, Jan 24, 2013 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    59
    Views:
    14,082
    Ol Gillnetter
    Aug 22, 2014
  26. CatBuilder

    How Much Does it Cost to Marinize a Kubota?

    CatBuilder, Feb 3, 2012 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    57
    Views:
    32,659
    FAST FRED
    Feb 29, 2012
  27. Boston

    used motor oil as fuel

    Boston, Feb 5, 2012 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    9,616
    Boston
    Mar 2, 2012
  28. dskira

    Gas turbine

    dskira, Dec 14, 2009 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    22,520
    apex1
    Jan 3, 2010
  29. ChillrMn1

    Quadrajet Adjustment

    ChillrMn1, Dec 8, 2004 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    50,151
    maresca
    Jun 25, 2006
  30. CatBuilder

    PTO Unit - Need to Call in The Experts!

    CatBuilder, Oct 21, 2011 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    52
    Views:
    10,673
    CatBuilder
    Oct 24, 2011
  31. drortiz1

    Paddle Wheel Design Project

    drortiz1, Sep 20, 2012 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    50
    Views:
    15,790
    Frosty
    Oct 9, 2012
  32. stonedpirate

    My outboard is spraying water at me

    stonedpirate, Nov 21, 2014 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    47
    Views:
    26,195
    WestVanHan
    Nov 24, 2014
  33. rich99uk

    Help With Inboard Shaft Angle

    rich99uk, Dec 3, 2009 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    47
    Views:
    13,769
    CDK
    Dec 14, 2009
  34. Kaptin-Jer

    Electric motors - Do they need to be so expensive

    Kaptin-Jer, Mar 28, 2008 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    16,771
    mydauphin
    Mar 10, 2009
  35. duluthboats

    Concept electric drive

    duluthboats, Jun 6, 2005 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    16,045
    artemis
    Jul 8, 2005
  36. tugboat

    hydraulic propulsion for tugboats??

    tugboat, Nov 19, 2010 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    45
    Views:
    11,455
    tugboat
    Nov 29, 2010
  37. SeaBirdShip

    Hybrid Ship Pulse Detonation Turbine to DC Electrics

    SeaBirdShip, Oct 15, 2006 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    18,883
    SeaBirdShip
    May 12, 2011
  38. glines

    Electric Jet Ski Conversion

    glines, Apr 26, 2005 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    82,219
    sparky_wap
    Jul 17, 2010
  39. spiel_mit_feuer

    Alternative Propulsion And Hulls

    spiel_mit_feuer, Sep 19, 2008 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    9,720
    kistinie
    Mar 8, 2009
  40. gonzo

    Weirdest propulsion system

    gonzo, Jan 12, 2010 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    43
    Views:
    14,246
    dieseldude
    Jul 14, 2010
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