Selecting A Prop For Your Remote Controlled Boats Can Be A Daunting Task!

Choosing the right prop for your remote controlled boats is not an easy task.  Props come in many different size, shapes, and materials.  You need to decide what type of remote controlled boats you want then decide what you want your boat to do then you’ll be able to choose the right prop for it.

The prop is the propeller that runs the boat across the water.  If you’re into racing RC boats then you’ll need a certain type of prop compared to a leisure craft.  Props come with your remote controlled boats but they can be changed out to any type you want.  Again, it depends on what you want to do with your boat.  Let’s assume you want your boat to be a racing boat and enter competitions.  The first thing you need to do is look at all the propellers to find the one you want for the type of boat you have.  Check out this

Types of propellers for remote controlled boats

 Racing propellers come in various material such as aluminum, beryllium copper, stainless steel, plastic and carbon.  They can be left (standard) or right hand drive.  Depending on the type of remote controlled boats you have, you’ll need to test the various props to see which one will suit your needs.  The best way to do that is to talk to the other boaters in your area or go to the Best RC Boats and ask.  

For racing, you’ll want a prop that has the ability to get a “plane” from the starting position.  The “plane” is putting the RC boat on top of the water from a stop.  It will give you a head start in front of the other racers.

What to look for in a propeller for your remote controlled boats

Here are the two most important things to check out when looking for a new prop for your boat:

• Know that RMP (revs per minute) relates directly to speed.  You can never have a propeller that is too small.  To keep the forward motion instead of just spinning out you’ll need to check the props RMP.
• Be sure the prop is for a surface or a submerged boat.  Check the pitch of the prop with the RMP’s for your engine to see if it can take a faster prop.  There’s a rule of thumb: “For every 2″ of propeller pitch, rpm’s will change approximately 400 rpm’s.”

Keep in mind when choosing a prop for your remote controlled boats, do not over prop.  Sometimes bigger is not better.  You don’t want to burn up the motor with a prop  that is too big  for the boat.  There are many factors to look at when choosing a new prop for your remote controlled boats.  Come back to read the next installment of “Aluminum vs. Stainless Steel props for RC boats”. 

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