CIMCO OXE Diesel 125 HP, Installation Manual

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OXE 125/150/175/200 HP INSTALLATION MANUAL
NUMBER OF PROPELLER BLADES
In general, 3 blade propellers offer good all-around performance and are suitable
for high speed.
4 or 5 blade propellers are in general faster to plane and more efficient at cruising
speeds but lack the top end speed of a 3 blade propeller. 4 or 5 blade propellers
may also function better with heavier applications.
Propeller rotation
OXE outboards are delivered right hand rotation as standard. To move the boat
forward, the propeller rotates in a right-hand (clockwise) direction as viewed from
the rear.
DIAMETER AND PITCH
Diameter
The diameter is the distance across the imaginary circle that is made when the
propeller rotates.
In comparison to other manufactures equivalent outboard engines, take note that
the OXE has a larger distance between the prop shaft and the cavitation plate to
accommodate up to a 17” diameter propeller.
PROPELLER AND GEAR RATIO SELECTION