Honda Outboard Propellers & Propeller Hardware

Shop Honda outboard propellers and propeller hardware by engine model, gearcase, current prop size, diameter, pitch, material, blade count, rotation, and OEM part number. Confirm the boat and load application, Honda's recommended operating range, and required hub or hardware before ordering.

Honda propellers are available in different sizes, materials, blade configurations, rotations, and hub or hardware setups. Horsepower alone is not enough to determine fitment, so start with the exact Honda BF engine and current propeller configuration before selecting a replacement or changing propeller size.

How to Choose a Honda Outboard Propeller

Use the existing propeller and exact engine configuration as the starting point. If you are changing propeller characteristics rather than making a direct replacement, also consider the boat, typical load, intended use, and current wide-open-throttle performance.

Before ordering, confirm:

• Honda BF model: identify the exact engine model, horsepower, and applicable production information.
• Gearcase and shaft: verify the gearcase, propeller-shaft, spline, and hub requirements for the exact engine.
• Current propeller: record the diameter, pitch, blade count, rotation, material, and stamped size or part number where available.
• Boat and load: consider hull type, typical passenger and gear load, and whether the boat is used primarily for fishing, cruising, watersports, or another application.
• Operating range: compare current wide-open-throttle performance with Honda's specified operating range for the exact engine.
• Material and blade count: compare the characteristics of the exact aluminum, stainless, three-blade, or four-blade design rather than assuming one configuration is universally better.
• Rotation: confirm right-hand, left-hand, or counter-rotating requirements where applicable.
• Hub and hardware: verify the required hub components, thrust washer, spacer, nut, cotter pin, and other hardware for the exact propeller and engine.

If the engine or propeller application is unclear, use Honda outboard schematics and the exact product information to help confirm the required components before ordering.

Honda Propeller Diameter and Pitch

Honda outboard propellers are commonly identified by diameter and pitch. Diameter describes the overall circle swept by the blades, while pitch describes the theoretical forward distance the propeller would move in one revolution without slip.

The correct combination depends on the engine, gearcase, boat, load, current propeller, and intended use. Use the size stamped on the existing propeller as a useful baseline, then compare the boat's current performance with Honda's recommended operating range for the exact engine.

Avoid relying on one fixed RPM change for every inch of pitch. Actual results can vary with propeller design, diameter, blade count, material, hull, gearcase, load, and operating conditions.

Aluminum vs Stainless Steel Honda Propellers

Both aluminum and stainless steel Honda propellers can be appropriate depending on the application.

• Aluminum propellers: generally provide a cost-conscious option for many recreational applications and are available in a range of Honda-compatible sizes and configurations.
• Stainless steel propellers: use a stronger, more rigid material and may be preferred for certain performance, durability, or application requirements.

Material alone does not determine which propeller will perform best on a particular boat. Compare the exact propeller design, diameter, pitch, blade count, engine application, and manufacturer guidance before choosing between aluminum and stainless steel.

Three-Blade vs Four-Blade Honda Propellers

PartsVu carries Honda-compatible propellers with different blade counts. A change from three blades to four blades can alter acceleration, handling, load response, engine RPM, and other operating characteristics, but the result depends on the complete propeller design and boat application.

Do not assume that every four-blade propeller will automatically improve planing or load handling, or that the same pitch should always be used when changing blade count. Compare the specifications and application guidance for the exact propeller.

Honda Propeller Rotation

Rotation is an important fitment detail, particularly on multi-engine or counter-rotating installations. PartsVu carries Honda propellers identified for different rotation configurations.

Check the existing propeller, engine and gearcase configuration, stamped part number, and product description before ordering. A propeller with the correct diameter and pitch can still be incompatible if its rotation does not match the application.

Honda Propeller Hubs and Hardware

A propeller installation may require more than the propeller itself. Depending on the Honda engine and propeller design, related components can include:

• Thrust washer
• Hub or hub-kit components
• Spacers
• Propeller nut or castle nut
• Washers
• Cotter pin or other retaining hardware

Do not assume that a new Honda propeller includes all required installation hardware or that the existing hardware can always be reused. Check the exact product contents and verify each component against the engine, shaft, hub system, and propeller application.

Replacing a Honda Outboard Propeller

For a direct replacement, the existing propeller can provide useful identification information. Look for the stamped diameter and pitch, rotation designation where applicable, manufacturer or Honda part number, and hub configuration.

Before ordering a replacement, compare:

• Honda BF engine model and gearcase
• Existing propeller diameter and pitch
• Blade count and material
• Right- or left-hand rotation
• Propeller-shaft and hub requirements
• OEM or manufacturer part number
• Required installation hardware

Exact size and part-number searches should be resolved at the most specific product page. Use this collection to narrow the available Honda propellers, then confirm final fitment from the selected product information.

Changing Honda Propeller Size or Configuration

If you are changing diameter, pitch, blade count, or material to alter boat performance, start by recording how the boat performs with the current propeller under its normal load.

Useful information includes:

• Current propeller size and part number
• Honda BF model and gearcase
• Current wide-open-throttle RPM
• Typical boat load
• Hull and application
• Acceleration and planing behavior
• Normal cruising use

Compare this information with Honda's operating guidance and the specifications of the proposed propeller. Avoid making a selection from a universal pitch-change formula because different propeller designs can respond differently on the same boat.

Related Honda Outboard Parts

If you are servicing more than the propeller, PartsVu provides dedicated Honda collections for related engine and lower-unit components:

• Honda outboard parts – broader maintenance and replacement components.
• Honda outboard motors – complete Honda BF engines and motor configurations.
• Honda outboard anodes – internal and external corrosion-protection components for compatible applications.
• Honda gear lube and marine lubricants – lower-unit gear oil and other Honda marine lubrication products.

Honda Outboard Propeller FAQs

How do I know which Honda propeller fits my outboard?

Confirm the exact Honda BF model, gearcase and shaft or hub requirements, then match the current or recommended propeller diameter, pitch, rotation, hub, and OEM part number.

How do I choose Honda propeller pitch and diameter?

Use the current propeller, boat and load application, and Honda's recommended operating range as the starting point. Avoid relying on one fixed RPM-change rule for every boat and propeller design.

Should I choose an aluminum or stainless steel Honda propeller?

The best material depends on the boat, engine, budget, performance goals, and operating environment. Compare the exact propeller design and Honda or application guidance rather than assuming one material is always better.

Do I need new Honda propeller hardware when changing a prop?

Inspect and verify the required thrust washer, hub components, spacers, nut, cotter pin, and other hardware for the exact propeller and engine application. Check the product page to confirm what is included.

Can I select a Honda propeller by horsepower alone?

No. Horsepower is only one factor. Gearcase, shaft and hub configuration, boat and load, current propeller, diameter, pitch, rotation, and intended use also affect fitment and selection.