Volvo Penta AQ propellers with short hub
This category includes propellers for Volvo Penta Aquamatic Z-drives of the AQ series with short hub. The propellers are mounted on a 17-spline propeller shaft and are designed for various AQ drives.
Technical features
Typical features of AQ propellers with short hub:
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3-blade propeller
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Aluminum alloy
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17-spline propeller mount
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clockwise or counterclockwise rotation
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Various pitch and diameter sizes
Example configuration:
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Diameter approx. 14-15 inches
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Pitch e.g. 15-23 inches
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Rotation LH or RH depending on drive version.
Compatible Volvo Penta drives
Propellers with a short hub are used with the following Aquamatic sterndrives, among others:
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Volvo Penta AQ200
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Volvo Penta AQ250
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Volvo Penta AQ270
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Volvo Penta AQ275
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Volvo Penta AQ280
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Volvo Penta AQ290
These propellers are often used with smaller engines or certain shaft variants, while more powerful engines sometimes use propellers with a long hub.
Selection of diameter and pitch
The propeller size is defined by two values:
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Diameter (Ø) - influences thrust
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Pitch - influences RPM and speed
A larger pitch reduces the engine speed at the same speed, while a smaller pitch increases acceleration and speed.
