Impeller vs Propeller: What’s the Difference & Why It Matters for Your Outboard Engine
Gas-powered boats depend on impellers and propellers to perform different functions. Propellers push boats through water. The impeller acts as the heart of engine cooling systems and pumps water to regulate temperature and prevent overheating. The difference between impellers and propellers goes beyond their basic functions. Impellers move water faster than propellers and provide better […]
How Do Sacrificial Anodes Work (and Which One Does Your Outboard Need?)
Sacrificial anodes play a vital role in boat maintenance as highly active metal components that shield less active metals from corrosion. Bronze or aluminium propellers on stainless steel shafts face the most damage from galvanic corrosion. These protective devices prove crucial to boat owners. Your valuable marine equipment needs protection, and knowing how sacrificial anodes […]
