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Just Released! Our 2011 Print Catalog is now Available for Download

Nautical Mind 2011 Fall Catalog

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  Secrets of Propeller Design
Secrets of Propeller Design 
2nd ed. Presents a detailed accounting of how the first "screw" applications were invented, and how they led to early ship propulsion. Covers "How a Propeller Works", parts and functions of a properly designed propeller, including material selection and "advanced propping" techniques, cupping, gearcase design and nosecone application. Plus fundamentals of cavitation, ventilation, "BlowOut", and how to avoid problems. Discusses advantages of all types of props--including cleaver, chopper, round-ear, weedless, racing cleaver and 3-, 4-, 5- & 6-blade propeller design & peformance.

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Author

Russell, Jim
Number of Pages

80
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photos & illus.
Format

softcover
Date

2007
ISBN

0978058607
ISBN13

9780978058609
 
Price: $62.95

 

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OUTSTANDING! This is the best source of prop design info that is all in one place!

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Fantastic review of propeller design information. Great info on the "how" and "why" a propeller will perform.

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