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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.