Sharrow releases new XO props for V8, V10 and V12 outboard engines
Prop maker Sharrow reveals a new line specifically for big-performance outboard enginesSharrow, the US propeller maker attempting to turn our view of conventional prop design on its head, has released a new XO series aimed directly at big-horsepower outboard engines.
The new XO series is made specifically for a new range of large-hub V8 outboard engines, as well as Mercury’s new 350hp/400hp V10 and 600hp V12 Verado outboard engines that swing some of the largest screws and feature the thickest torpedos in the industry.
Launched in 2012 and featuring a unique looped design, Sharrow claims the design makes its propeller up to 15 per cent more efficient than a conventional design, helping with performance and fuel economy.
That translates to a speed to planing speeds that start between 500rpm to 1000rpm lower in the rev range and up to 30 per cent more physical range from the fuel tank.
Few details are available on the new Sharrow XO series, although US marine industry website boattest.com hinted the V8 engines the new prop was designed for are limited to Yamaha’s 425 XTO Offshore and 450 XTO Offshore outboard engines.
Made for large engines
According to boattest.com, Sharrow’s prop design is better at providing grip on the water compared with a conventional propeller that is limited in size due to the height of the cavitation plate above the prop, especially for larger high-performance outboard engines.
According to the article, the Sharrow XO provides “impressive stern lift, quicker holeshots, amazing economy in the mid-range, and improved performance across the board” compared with a conventional propeller.
The Sharrow propellers for Yamaha’s XTO Offshore series are available for order now, with the first of the Mercury V10 and V12 Verado propellers due on the market early next year.
Sharrow already supplies the MX range of propellers for outboard and sterndrive engines rated between 150hp and 450hp.
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