Props are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. See Prop Chart for more info. They also come in different materials like: Aluminum, Beryllium Copper, Stainless Steel, Plastic and Carbon in Left (left being the standard) or Right hand drive. The "trick" is to find the correct prop for your boat this is typically done by testing and monitoring boat speed, motor temperature and the boats ability to get on "plane"  (acceleration from a stop) out of the hole "thrust."

                                             
Left hand, Plastic, Beryllium Copper or Stainless Steel props are the most common and available in a wide range of sizes and pitches. However, Sharpening, Polishing and Balancing a prop are all part of a modelers job. Here are a few "tuning" tricks:

Listed here are some basic guide lines for the different types of hulls:
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SUBMERGED PROP- 3.5cc - 1337/3, 1640, 1938, X438
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SUBMERGED PROP- 7.5cc - X445, X447, X645, X646
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SUBMERGED PROP- 11 cc - X447/3, X448, X452, X646/3, X648, X548
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SUBMERGED PROP- 15 cc - X455, X455/3, X457, X457/3
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SUBMERGED PROP- 22 cc - X460/3, X465, X665, 1465, 1662
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SUBMERGED PROP- 25 cc - X460/3, X465, X665, 1465, 1662
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SUBMERGED PROP- 30 cc - 1470, 2167/3, X467, X470, X670, 1567
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SURFACE PROP - 3.5cc - X445, X640, X642
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SURFACE PROP - 7.5cc - X450/3, X452/3, X455, X457, X646/3
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SURFACE PROP - 11 cc - X457, X457/3, X460
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SURFACE PROP - 15 cc - X460/3, X462, X465, X665
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SURFACE PROP - 22 cc - X467, X470, 1567
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SURFACE PROP - 25 cc - X470, X472, X670, 1567
DEEP-VEE - INBOARD - SURFACE PROP - 30 cc - X472, X482, 1967

CATAMARAN- INBOARD - SUBMERGED PROP- 3.5cc - 1337/3, X438, X637
CATAMARAN- INBOARD - SUBMERGED PROP- 7.5cc - X447, X645, X646
CATAMARAN- INBOARD - SUBMERGED PROP- 11 cc - 1455, 1650, X452, X455
CATAMARAN- INBOARD - SUBMERGED PROP- 15 cc - 1457, 1460, 1860, X457, X460, X560
CATAMARAN- INBOARD - SURFACE PROP - 3.5cc - X437/3, X440, X440/3, X640, X642
CATAMARAN- INBOARD - SURFACE PROP - 7.5cc - X447, X447/3, X548, X646/3, X648
CATAMARAN- INBOARD - SURFACE PROP - II cc - X455~3, X457/3, X460, X560
CATAMARAN- INBOARD - SURFACE PROP - 15 cc - X460/3, X462, X465, X665

HYDRO/OUTRIGGER -INBOARD - 3.5cc - 1450, 1650, 1945, X447, X447/3, X448
HYDRO/OUTRIGGER -INBOARD - 7.5cc - 1455/3, 1457, 1457/3, 1745/3, 1950, 1950/3, 2.0~4, 2.1/3, X455, X455~3, X457
HYDRO/OUTRIGGER  -INBOARD - 11 cc - 1662, 1667,1760, 1957,2160, 2260,X462, X465
HYDRO/SCALE -INBOARD - 11 cc - 1460, 1462, X457/3, X460,X560
HYDRO/OUTRIGGER   -INBOARD -   15 cc - 1470, 1667, 2167/3, 2267, X470, X670

HYDRO/OUTRIGGER -INBOARD-STRAIGHTAWAY    3.5cc - 1750, 1950, 2047,
HYDRO/OUTRIGGER -INBOARD-STRAIGHTAWAY    7.5cc - 1760, 1957, 2160, 2260,
HYDRO/OUTRIGGER -INBOARD-STRAIGHTAWAY    11 cc - 1860, 1967, 2160, 2167/3, 2260
HYDRO/OUTRIGGER -INBOARD-STRAIGHTAWAY    15 cc - 1967, 2167/3, 2267, 2.4/3

SPORT .40 HYDRO X447/3, X448,X450, X450/3, X452/3,X548,X646, X646/3, X648

TUNNEL OUTBOARD- 3.5cc - X437/3,X438, X440, X440/3, X637, X640, 1640, 1938
TUNNEL OUTBOARD- 7.5cc - X447, X447Z3, X448, X646, X646/3, x648
TUNNEL OUTBOARD- 11 cc - X450, X450~3, X452, X452/3, 1450, 1650, 1950/3,2150/3
TUNNEL OUTBOARD- NEW 13.5cc- X455, X455/3, X457, X457/3

OUTRIGGER -OUTBOARD- 3.5cc - 1740, 1740/3, 1742/3, 1.6/3
OUTRIGGER -OUTBOARD- 7.5cc - 1745~3, 1750, 2150/3, 2.0~4
OUTRIGGER -OUTBOARD- 11 cc - 1752/3, 1755, 2.0/4, 2.1/3

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME BASIC PROPELLER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ELECTRIC BOATS. THE MAIN THING TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN SELECTING A PROP FOR YOUR ELECTRIC BOAT IS NOT TO OVER PROP. BIGGER IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER, PARTICULARLY ON AN ELECTRIC BOAT. IF YOU INSTALL TOO BIG A PROPELLER, THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE YOU WILL BURN UP YOUR MOTOR, SPEED CONTROL, ETC. THE BEST WAY IS TO START WITH THE SMALLEST PROPELLER RECOMMENDED, PUT THE BOAT OUT FOR A SHORT (20 - 30 SECONDS) RUN, BRING IT BACK IN AND FEEL THE MOTOR(S). IF YOU CAN HOLD ONTO THE MOTOR - NO PROBLEM, IF COOL YOU MAY BE ABLE TO INCREASE YOUR PROP SIZE. IF YOU CAN NOT HOLD ONTO THE MOTOR(S), YOU HAVE TOO BIG A PROP FOR YOUR BOAT/MOTOR/CELL COMBINATION AND YOU WOULD BE ADVISED TO TRY A SMALLER PROPELLER.

ELECTRIC BASIC GUIDELINES ARE FOR SURFACE APPLICATIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

DIRECT DRIVE - SINGLE MOTOR (not less than 20 winds) - MAXIMUM 8 CELLS
HYDRO - X427, X430, X432, X435
OUTRIGGER - 1732, 1735
MONO (submerged) - 0930, X427, X430

GEARED 2: 1 - SINGLE MOTOR - MAXIMUM 12 CELLS - HYDRO - X438, X440, X637, X640, X640
GEARED 2: 1 - TWIN MOTORS  - MAXIMUM 12 CELLS - HYDRO - X447, X447/3, X645, X646,X646/3
GEARED 2: 1 - SINGLE MOTOR - MAXIMUM 12 CELLS - OUTRIGGER - 1740, 1740/3, 2137/3
GEARED 2 : I - TWIN MOTORS  - MAXIMUM 12 CELLS - OUTRIGGER - 1745/3, 1750, 2047, 2150/3

Prather Suggested Prop Usage Chart
Prather Props - Use the following prop usage chart to match the proper prop to your boat and engine. In many cases more than one prop is recommended. The 1st prop recommended is the smallest followed by one or two larger props. The 1st prop recommended is generally used for low nitro or where high R.P.M. is needed. It's also great for breaking in new motors. The 2nd and 3rd props are for higher nitro fuels (50% to 60%) or where a higher strut height is used. Propellers are supplied 'as cast' and must be balanced before use. Order Prather props now

Engine Size: 3.5cc = .21,  7.5cc = .45, 11cc = .67, 15cc = .90

         Prop #    Diameter    Pitch
          215          1.60"         2.5"
          220          1.72"         2.6"
          225          1.84"         2.8"
          230          1.90"         3.0"
          235          2.00"         3.2"
          240          2.12"         3.3"
          245          2.25"         3.5"
          250          2.30"         3.6"
          255          2.40"         3.8"
          260          2.52"         3.9"
          265          2.61"         4.0"
          270          2.74"         4.2"
Inboard Deep Vees
3.5cc - 215 - 220
7.5cc - 230 - 235
11cc - 245 - 250
15cc - 255 - 260 - 265		 Outboard Deep Vees
3.5cc - 215 - 220
7.5cc - 230 - 235
11cc - 240 - 245		 Outboard Tunnels
3.5cc - 215 - 220
7.5cc - 230 - 235
11cc - 240 - 245
Inboard Outrigger Hydro
3.5cc - 220 - 225 - 230
7.5cc - 240 - 245 - 250
11cc - 255 - 260 - 265
15cc - 265 - 270		 Scale Hydro
11cc - 245 - 250 - 255

Large Gas Powered Boats
20.0cc and up - 270 - 275 - 280

 Inboard Cats
3.5cc - 220 - 225
7.5cc - 235 - 240
11cc - 255 - 260
15cc - 260 - 265

Octura Prop Chart:
The Chart below lists each step in size of the most popular props available. Starting from smallest to largest:
 The following information was taken from the Octura Catalog. Order Octura Props now

PROP         SIZE                  PITCH            SHAFT PROP         SIZE                  PITCH            SHAFT
0930     30mm  1.18"    .9 x 1.18 = 1.062  .125
0937/3  37mm  1.48"    .9 x 1.48 = 1.332  .125
0977     77mm  3.03"    .9 x 3.03 = 2.727   .250

1240     40mm  1.57"  1.2 x 1.57 = 1.884   .187
1240/3  40mm  1.57"  1.2 x 1.57 = 1.884  .187
1245     45mm  1.77"  1.2 x 1.77 = 2.124  .187
1250     50mm  1.97"  1.2 x 1.97 = 2.364  .187
1250R  50mm  1.97"   1.2 x 1.97 = 2.364  .187
1255     55mm  2.17"  1.2 x 2.17 = 2.604  .187
1270     70mm  2.76"  1.2 x 2.76 = 3.312  .187

1337/3  37mm  1.48"  1.3 x 1.48 = 1.924  .187

1427     27mm  1.07"  1.4 x 1.07 = 1.498  .187
1435     35mm  1.38"  1.4 x 1.38 = 1.932  .187
1440     40mm  1.57"  1.4 x 1.57 = 2.198  .187
1445     45mm  1.77"  1.4 x 1.77 = 2.478  .187
1450     50mm  1.97"  1.4 x 1.97 = 2.758  .187
1455     55mm  2.17"  1.4 x 2.17 = 3.038  .187
1455/3  55mm  2.17"  1.4 x 2.17 = 3.038  .187
1457     57mm  2.24"  1.4 x 2.24 = 3.136  .187
1457R  57mm  2.24"  1.4 x 2.24 = 3.136  .187
1457/3  57mm  2.24"  1.4 x 2.24 = 3.136  .187
1460     60mm  2.36"  1.4 x 2.36 = 3.304  .187
1462     62mm  2.44"  1.4 x 2.44 = 3.416  .187
1462R  62mm  2.24"  1.4 x 2.24 = 3.416  .187
1465     65mm  2.56"  1.4 x 2.56 = 3.584  .187
1467     67mm  2.64"  1.4 x 2.64 = 3.696  .250
1470     70mm  2.76"  1.4 x 2.76 = 3.864  .187
1470     70mm  2.76"  1.4 x 2.76 = 3.864  .250
1475     75mm  2.95"  1.4 x 2.95 = 4.130  .250

1540     40mm  1.57"  1.5 x 1.57 = 2.355  .187
1567     67mm  2.64"  1.5 x 2.64 = 3.960  .250

1630     30mm  1.18"  1.6 x 1.18 = 1.888  .125
1640     40mm  1.57"  1.6 x 1.57 = 2.512  .187
1655     55mm  2.17"  1.6 x 2.17 = 3.472  .187
1657     57mm  2.24"  1.6 x 2.24 = 3.584  .187
1662     62mm  2.44"  1.6 x 2.44 = 3.904  .187
1667     67mm  2.64"  1.6 x 2.64 = 4.224  .250

1732     32mm  1.26"  1.7 x 1.26 = 2.142  .125
1735     35mm  1.38"  1.7 x 1.38 = 2.346  .125
1740     40mm  1.57"  1.7 x 1.57 = 2.669  .187
1740/3  40mm  1.57"  1.7 x 1.57 = 2.669  .187
1742/3  42mm  1.65"  1.7 x 1.65 = 2.805  .187
1745/3  45mm  1.77"  1.7 x 1.77 = 3.009  .187
1747     47mm  1.85"  1.7 x 1.85 = 3.145  .187
1750     50mm  1.97"  1.7 x 1.97 = 3.349  .187
1752/3  52mm  2.05"  1.7 x 2.05 = 3.485  .187
1755     55mm  2.17"  1.7 x 2.17 = 3.689  .187
1760     60mm  2.36"  1.7 x 2.36 = 4.012  .187

1860     60mm  2.36"  1.8 x 2.36 = 4.248  .187

1930     30mm  1.18"  1.9 x 1.18 = 2.242  .125
1938     38mm  1.50"  1.9 x 1.50 = 2.850  .187
1945     45mm  1.77"  1.9 x 1.77 = 3.363  .187
1950     50mm  1.97"  1.9 x 1.97 = 3.743  .187
1950/3  50mm  1.97"  1.9 x 1.97 = 3.743  .187
1955     55mm  2.17"  1.9 x 2.17 = 4.123  .187
1957     57mm  2.24"  1.9 x 2.24 = 4.256  .187
1967     67mm  2.64"  1.9 x 2.64 = 5.016  .250

2035     35mm  1.38"  2.0 x 1.38 = 2.760  .187
2045     45mm  1.77"  2.0 x 1.77 = 3.540  .187
2047     47mm  1.85"  2.0 x 1.85 = 3.700  .187
2050     50mm  1.97"  2.0 x 1.97 = 3.964  .187
2055     55mm  2.17"  2.0 x 2.17 = 4.340  .187
2060     60mm  2.36"  2.0 x 2.36 = 4.720  .187

2137/3  37mm  1.48"  2.1 x 1.48 = 3.108  .187
2150/3  50mm  1.97"  2.1 x 1.97 = 4.137  .187
2160     60mm  2.36"  2.1 x 2.36 = 4.956  .187
2167/3  67mm  2.64"  2.1 x 2.64 = 5.544  .250

2250     50mm  1.97"  2.2 x 1.97 = 4.334  .187
2260     60mm  2.36"  2.2 x 2.36 = 5.192  .187
2267     67mm  2.64"  2.2 x 2.64 = 2.508  .250

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 2352     52mm  2.05"  2.3 x 2.05 = 4.715  .187

M447    47mm  1.85"  1.4 x 1.85 = 2.590   .187

P735     35mm  1.38"  1.7 x 1.38 = 2.346  .125
P747     47mm  1.85"  1.7 x 1.85 = 3.145  .187

X427     27mm  1.07"  1.4 x 1.07 = 1.498  .125
X430     30mm  1.18"  1.4 x 1.18 = 1.652  .125
X430R  30mm  1.18"  1.4 x 1.18 = 1.652  .125
X431     31mm  1.22"  1.4 x 1.22 = 1.708  .125
X432     32mm  1.26"  1.4 x 1.26 = 1.764  .125
X435     35mm  1.38"  1.4 x 1.38 = 1.932  .125
X437/3  37mm  1.48"  1.4 x 1.48 = 2.072  .187
X438     38mm  1.50"  1.4 x 1.50 = 2.100  .187
X440     40mm  1.57"  1.4 x 1.57 = 2.198  .187
X440/3  40mm  1.57"  1.4 x 1.57 = 2.198  .187
X442     42mm  1.65"  1.4 x 1.65 = 2.310  .187
X445     45mm  1.77"  1.4 x 1.77 = 2.487  .187
X447     47mm  1.85"  1.4 x 1.85 = 2.590  .187
X447R  47mm  1.85"  1.4 x 1.85 = 2.590  .187
X447/3  47mm  1.85"  1.4 x 1.85 = 2.590  .187
X448     48mm  1.90"  1.4 x 1.90 = 2.660  .187
X450     50mm  1.97"  1.4 x 1.97 = 2.758  .187
X450/3  50mm  1.97"  1.4 x 1.97 = 2.758  .187
X452     52mm  2.05"  1.4 x 2.05 = 2.870  .187
X453/3  52mm  2.05"  1.4 x 2.05 = 2.870  .187
X455     55mm  2.17"  1.4 x 2.17 = 3.038  .187
X455/3  55mm  2.17"  1.4 x 2.17 = 3.038  .187
X457     57mm  2.24"  1.4 x 2.24 = 3.316  .187
X457R   57mm  2.24"  1.4 x 2.24 = 3.316  .187
X457/3  57mm  2.24"  1.4 x 2.24 = 3.316  .187
X460     60mm  2.36"  1.4 x 2.36 = 3.304  .187
X460/3  60mm  2.36"  1.4 x 2.36 = 3.304  .187
X462     62mm  2.44"  1.4 x 2.44 = 3.416  .187
X465     65mm  2.56"  1.4 x 2.56 = 3.584  .187
X465R  65mm  2.56"  1.4 x 2.56 = 3.584  .187
X467     67mm  2.64"  1.4 x 2.64 = 3.696  .250
X470     70mm  2.76"  1.4 x 2.76 = 3.864  .250
X470R  70mm  2.76"  1.4 x 2.76 = 3.864  .250
X470/3  70mm  2.76"  1.4 x 2.76 = 3.864  .250
X472     72mm  2.84"  1.4 x 2.84 = 3.976  .250
X482     82mm  3.22"  1.4 x 3.22 = 4.508  .250

X548     48mm  1.90"  1.5 x 1.90 = 2.850  .187
X560     60mm  2.36"  1.5 x 2.36 = 3.540  .187
X572     72mm  2.84"  1.5 x 2.84 = 4.260  .187

X632     32mm  1.26"  1.6 x 1.26 = 2.016  .125
X637     37mm  1.48"  1.6 x 1.48 = 2.368  .187
X640     40mm  1.57"  1.6 x 1.57 = 2.512  .187
X642     42mm  1.65"  1.6 x 1.65 = 2.640  .187
X645     45mm  1.77"  1.6 x 1.77 = 2.832  .187
X646     46mm  1.81"  1.6 x 1.81 = 2.896  .187
X646/3  46mm  1.81"  1.6 x 1.81 = 2.896  .187
X648     48mm  1.90"  1.6 x 1.90 = 3.040  .187
X665     65mm  2.56"  1.6 x 2.56 = 4.096  .187
X665R   65mm  2.56"  1.6 x 2.56 = 4.096  .187
X670     70mm  2.76"  1.6 x 2.76 = 4.416  .250

V937/3  37mm  1.48"  1.9 x 1.48 = 2.812  .187
V947/3  47mm  1.85"  1.9 x 1.85 = 3.515  .187
V955/3  55mm  2.17"  1.9 x 2.17 = 4.123  .187
V967/3  67mm  2.64"  1.9 x 2.64 = 5.016  .250

Y535     35mm  1.38"                       2.125   .125
Y547     47mm  1.85"                       2.849   .187
Y557     57mm  2.24"                       3.449   .187

Z50        50mm  1.97"  1.6 x 1.97 = 3.152  .187
Z55        55mm  2.17"  1.6 x 2.17 = 3.472  .187
Z60        60mm  2.36"  1.6 x 2.36 = 3.776  .187

1.6                 1.6"   1.8 x 1.60 = 2.880  .187
1.6/3              1.6"   1.8 x 1.60 = 2.880  .187
1.8                 1.8"   1.8 x 1.80 = 3.240  .187
2.0                 2.0"   1.8 x 2.00 = 3.600  .187
2.0/4              2.0"   1.8 x 2.00 = 3.600  .187
2.1/3              2.1"   1.8 x 2.10 = 3.780  .187
2.2                 2.2"   1.8 x 2.20 = 3.960  .187
2.4                 2.4"   1.8 x 2.40 = 4.320  .187
2.4/3              2.4"   1.8 x 2.40 = 4.320  .250
2.6                 2.6"   1.8 x 2.60 = 4.680  .187
2.8                 2.8"   1.8 x 2.80 = 5.040  .187

BASIC PROPELLER RECOMMENDATIONS:
One Of the most common phone calls we get is for propeller recommendations. We realize two boats are rarely set up identically, be it propeller depth, fuel mixture, the altitude, weight of boat, etc., there are many factors to take into consideration. One word of caution when selecting a propeller for a nitro/gas powered boat - do not under prop, okay, that is more than one word but we do want to caution against putting on too small a propeller and you could possibly over-rev your motor and blow the connecting rod. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE NEEDLE VALVE WITH THE BOAT ON THE STAND, ONLY WITH THE PROPELLER PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN THE WATER!

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