Getting the best performance out of your outboard motor depends on having the right propeller. A well-matched propeller will maximize your speed and gas mileage, while a poor one can hinder these factors drastically. When selecting a propeller, it's crucial to consider your boat's length, hull design, and the type of tasks you'll be undertaking. F

But ten years back, Mercury designed and engineered OptiMax–a Direct Injection engine that combines the power of the two-stroke with some great benefits of a four-stroke. Optimax has the center, soul, pace, and power of a conventional two-stroke but its distinctive two-phase injection program makes remarkably full combustion–meaning boaters may