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Yamaha’s“The latest news about Yamaha propellers”VOL. 2 | EDITION 2 | MARCH 2012Propeller profile:PontoonPerformance SeriesDon’t let the namefool you! Thisstainless steelprop is great forany boat that requiresa little extra ‘push’.A significantly larger blade areahelps provide outstanding thrustand control, with added ‘grip’ andreduced ventilation in turns and hightrim angles. They’re ideal for manypontoon boats, work boats, or otherdisplacement or semi-planing craft.They’re also excellent for manyapplications using Yamaha’s F70outboard, especially lightweight flatsboats. Available in 9”, 10”, 11”, 12”,and 13” pitches, to fit T50, T60, andF70-F115 four stroke outboards and70hp-130hp two stroke outboards.Why Yamaha propellers?Proper boat performance is all about propeller solutions,and Yamaha has them.Yamaha propeller options have alwaysbeen tops in performance for Yamaha ENDLESSoutboards. Now, our propeller selection PROPELLERERhas more than doubled with the additionSP OLUTIONSOof Yamaha’s Turbo ® line of propellers fromits wholly owned subsidiary, PrecisionPropeller Industries, Inc. And, since they utilize a universal hub system, Turbopropellers fit other brands of outboards and most sterndrives, too. Together,these brands offer propeller solutions for a wide array of both Yamahapoweredapplications and those boats using competitive power.We offer a full range of propeller solutions. What’s it meanfor you? Quite simply, with all that Yamaha has to offer in regard topropellers, virtually any boat can be propped to perform at itspeak. That includes yours. All our props are designed aroundhelping you get the most from your marine engine, regardless ofbrand. High-power props. High-speedprops. Polished stainless steel props.Painted stainless steel props. DualThrust T props. High thrust props.Aluminum props. Over 35 families ofpropellers in all. With a simple methodto select the prop that’s right for you.It’s what we call “Endless PropellerSolutions by Yamaha”.(continued on next page)Pontoon 1 props are available forother outboard brands too, in pitchesup to 15”. Check: youtube/yamahaoutboardsusa/pontoonperformanceWhat’s news?Propeller profile:Pontoon Performance SeriesWhy Yamaha propellers?What’s in a hub?You’ve got propeller questions?We’ve got answers.Yamaha or Turbo ® ?Unusual application of the month

Yamaha’sYamaha or Turbo ® ?Even though they’re all Yamahapropellers, there will always bequestions regarding which brandto use, and when. Let us helpdifferentiate between the two.Yamaha is rightfully regardedas a premium brand, includingour outboards and propellers.Typically, the performance of aYamaha outboard will excel witha Yamaha-branded prop. Theseprops are designed by many of thesame engineers that designed theoutboard, so they have access toproprietary information that allowsthem to create the ultimate propellerfor the job.Unusual application of the monthExpand your thinking.There will always be particular applicationswhich call for a slightly different propeller thanwhat is branded “Yamaha”. Maybe just one pitchlower or higher would do the trick? Or perhapsa slightly different diameter or blade shape willcreate just the different level of performancethat’s needed?This is where Yamaha’s Turbo line of propellers excel. As mentionedbefore, they’re Yamaha propellers through and through, and, many times,they’re virtually identical in performance. But many Turbo propellerfamilies are available in a broader range of pitches than are Yamahabrandedpropellers, which can often mean they are just the right propfor the application at hand. Turbo props can also be used on competitiveoutboard and sterndrive engine brands, for maximum performanceand flexibility.So next time you’re facing a decision about what prop to use, rememberthe expanded line of props available from Yamaha. The perfect solutionis more than likely right there.That said, there are certain timeswhen a particular Turbo ® propellerworks best on a Yamaha outboard.There are also users of competitiveengine brands who want both theperformance and quality of a Yamahaprop. Turbo fills those roles. Turbopropellers represent a high-quality,high-performance alternative brandunder the Yamaha umbrella. Bothare competitively priced in theirrespective markets, and are availablethrough Yamaha Marine dealers.To find a Yamaha Marine dealer nearyou, go to: yamahaoutboards.com/dealer-locator.If you’d like more information about which Yamaha propeller is rightfor your needs, contact your local authorized Yamaha Marine Dealer atyamaha-motor.com/outboard/dealers/dealerhome/home.aspxFor short videos on Yamaha propellers;including proper installation, maintenance,and more; scan this symbol usingyour smart phone or tablet.Also, please join us on Facebook at facebook.com/yamahaoutboardsWe’ll be happy to help you get pointed in the right direction.Turbo ® propellers are manufactured by Precision Propeller Industries, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yamaha.This document contains many of Yamaha’s valuable trademarks. It may also contain trademarks belonging to othercompanies. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only, and are notintended to be an endorsement.Due to Yamaha’s ongoing commitment to product improvement,we reserve the right to change without notice, equipment,materials, or specifications.© 2012 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved.Message and data rates may apply.May not be available on all devices.