Our Take on Props
We know that nothing's more frustrating than being able to get back on the water due to a damaged or lost props. That's' why we strive to have the right prop for our customers in-stock.
With close to a hundred props in stock, odds are that we can help you find just what you're looking for. We stock a wide variety of OEM props from Yamaha and Mercury as well as 5 different styles of Michigan Universal Props in all the most popular sizes, and some less popular sizes too.
The advantage of Universal Props
The future of outboard and sterndrive props are really in the Universal Props like our Vortex and Apollo Props from Michigan Marine.
By utilizing interchangeable hub kits the same prop can fit multiple motors. Not only that but in many cases these props outperform the OEM props at half the price. The flexibility of interchangeable props means that your local dealers, like Mark's Marine Inc., can stock a much larger selection of props. Read more...
The Hub Kit and You
The motor specific Hub Kit is what makes the universal props work for such a wide selection of motors. Mark's Marine Inc. stocks hub kits for nearly every conceivable motor. Check out our handy chart to see which hub kit you need. Read more...
Is Your Prop Right for Your Boat?
Finding the right prop for your boat can be a source of frustration for many boat owners.
Unfortunately choosing the right prop can be very difficult. It depends on a number of factors, including hull shape, weight distribution, engine power, and desired application. A prop that's just right for pulling skiers might not be the prop that's just right for getting those last few MPH of speed.
Check out our Prop tools page for a free prop calculator to determine if your prop is working as efficiently as it should, and find links to several large databases of general sizing recommendations. In general a prop that is performing properly should see a slip of between 6-8% at maximum speed. Read more...
Prop Repair
Mark's Marine Inc. offers prop repair through our friends at Precision Propeller at the same low Precision Repair Prices.
We know that gas is tight and you don't always have the time to get over to Spokane to drop off and pick up your prop, which is why we offer this service as a convenience.
Repairing a prop is a good way to make sure that you have a spare prop should you run into trouble, or if money's tight repairing a prop is often half the price of a new one. Read more...