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Don't know what size your prop is? We have Volvo's guide to prop sizing right here. How to select the correct Propeller System.

Downloadable PDF for Long hub / Short (Standard) Installation Components

How to select the correct Propeller System.

More Propeller Information

Don't let this happen to you!

Our own Sales Engineer Fred Sidelinger pointing to a huge chunk one customer had to cut away from his stainless steel prop just to remove it! Prop grease is a bargain--you know what they say about an ounce of prevention? How about 25 grams of prevention? 828250 (small tube)

Did you know that you should carry an extra propeller in your boat for emergencies? Most boat owners are surprised when they learn that the cost for towing a boat can be significantly more than towing a car. The fact is, most sea-tow operators want between $300 and $400 to show up and $200 per hour thereafter. You can avoid this expense by buying a spare.

Pictured above is a special tool (884978) for removing a hydraulic cylinder's dowel, fill with grease and tap it with a hammer to push out hydraulic ram cylinders.

Want to make prop replacement easier? Order Volvo Penta Propeller Shaft Grease (3809449)

When used to mount your prop, it makes prop pulling a breeze!
500g container (about a pint). Also available in single application 25 gram size (828250)

This special tool helps you remove the forward propeller nut.
A, B, and C series duoprop tool: 873058
D, F, FH, I, IH series duoprop tool: 3862797 & 3862808
E series duoprop tool 885195
X series duoprop tool 3862797 and 3862808

Prop tool specially produced for
Marine Parts Express by a Swiss manufacturing company
Works for DP-A, B, C, D, E, G, DP-S, XDP and DP-H, DPS-A, DPS-B.
(stainless steel)

$174.00
Replaces 3862797

Prop Puller Tool (description)

To remove stuck Volvo Penta DP-S, DPS-A sterndrives that use the D and F series props. (3888918)

Line Cutter

The line cutter is mounted to the rear propeler which creates a very efficient rotating cutting action. It is easy to install using the existing locking bolts and does not increase drag or fuel consumption.

Part No

23062729

21686494

21686496

ANODES

Anodes are to be sacrificed in order to protect the drive unit and propeller against galvanic corrosion. Volvo Penta anodes are tested specifically produced for Volvo Penta drives and propellers.

The specifications are, in certain cases, more stringent than any other marine materials standards in the world. If 50% or more of the anode has been eaten away by corrosion, it must be replaced in order to, once more, fulfill its vital function.

Never jeopardize safety and performance by fitting a non-genuine anode. Remember to never paint anodes.

LOWER GEAR ANODE

SPRAY PLATE ANODE

ZINC

MAGNESIUM

ZINC

MAGNESIUM

ALUMINUM

SINGLE AQUAMATIC

DUOPROP AQUAMATIC

S-DRIVE

TRANSOM SHIELD ANODE

PROPELLER ANODE

ZINC

MAGNESIUM

ALUMINUM

ZINC

MAGNESIUM

AQUAMATIC

PROPELLERS FOR S-DRIVE

PROPELLERS FOR SHAFTS

FIXED PROPELLER

VOLVO PENTA IPS

ANODE

TYPE OF WATER

Saltwater

Brackish Water

Freshwater

Zinc and aluminum anodes will, if left in freshwater, become covered with a white oxide which effectively passivates the anode. Zinc anodes suffer a similar issue even when in brackish water.

If the anode becomes passive, the drive will start to sacrifice iself, causing serious damage. Magnesium anodes wear off too fast in saltwater.