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Data Input

Waterline length in feet: feet
Beam at the waterline in feet: feet
Hull draft in feet (excluding keel): feet
Vessel weight in pounds: lbs
Engine Horsepower: HP
Number of engines:
Total Engine Horsepower:0 HP
 
Engine R.P.M. (max): RPM
Gear Ratio::1
Shaft R.P.M. (max):NaN RPM
 
Number of shaft bearings (per shaft):
Hull Constant:
Desired speed in Knots: knots
 

Horsepower Calculations

This will calculate the maximum horsepower and torque available at the prop(s).
 
Total available horsepower at the engine(s):0 HP
Total available torque ft/lbs at the engine(s): NaN ft/lbs
Horsepower loss of 3% per gearbox:- 0.0 HP
Horsepower loss of 1.5% per shaft bearing:- 0.0 HP
 
Total horsepower available at the propeller(s):0.0 HP
Total torque ft/lbs available at the propeller(s):NaN ft/lbs
 

Speed & Power Calculations

Calculations based on desired speed and available HP
HP required at propeller(s) for desired knots speed:NaN HP
Estimated speed with existing 0 horsepower:
This is the speed we will use for the propeller size.
NaN Knots
 
At this point it is important to note that all of the calculations above are based on full RPM and HP. Most engines are rated to run at a percentage of thier full RPM. This is what will determine your maximum cruising speed. The propeller sizing calculations below are based on 90% of full RPM, which allows the engine to develop it's maximum power without overloading. The chart below shows typical engine ratings, you can find this information in your engine specifications.
 
Recomended RPM for continuous operation
Type of engine% of max RPM
Light-duty gasoline and diesel automotive conversions70 - 80%
Light-duty or high output marine diesels80 - 85%
Intermittent-duty marine diesels88 - 92%
Continuous-duty heavy marine diesels98 - 100%
 

Propeller Size

Number of bladesDiameter (inches) Pitch (inches)
2 BladeNaNXNaN
3 BladeNaNXNaN
4 BladeNaNXNaN
 
The propeller sizes shown above do not contain calculations for cavitation or blade loading.
If you find that the recommended propeller is too large to fit your vessel, you can try increasing the shaft speed. Failing this, you can reduce the diameter and increase the pitch at the expense of your propeller efficiency. The rule of thumb is 1 inch of diameter is equal to 1 1/2 to 2 inches of pitch.
 

Intructions

This calculator is free to use as often as you wish.
The calculations and results are based on imperical data and formulas.
The results are only as acurate as the data you enter.
The calculated propeller sizes are based on standard propeller designs;
2 blade = 30% blade area ratio
3 blade = 50% blade area ratio
4 blade = 69% blade area ratio
What it will do

Calculate a propeller size based on the data you enter
Calculate a vessel speed based on the available horsepower
Calculate the horsepower required for a desired speed

What it won't do

No calculations for cavitation
No calculations for blade area ratio
No calculations for towing, bollard thrust, etc.