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Stainless steel propeller with vent holes
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charlie

What Causes Propeller Ventilation?

What Causes Outboard Propeller Ventilation? Propeller ventilation is often confused with cavitation. For information about cavitation, see our What is Propeller Cavitation post. Propeller ventilation

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Boat Maintenance
charlie

What is Propeller Cavitation?

What is Propeller Cavitation? Cavitation is bubbles caused by excessive propeller speed or loading. The water vaporizes or boils due to the extreme reduction of

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