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Michigan-wheel Vortex

The Vortex by Michigan-wheel is a 4-blade propeller.

The essentials: what sets this series apart

  • 4 blades, where the compared rivals have 3more grip and load-holding, a slight loss of top speed

Head to head with its direct rivals

Comparison of the Vortex series against Solas Rubex 3 · Quicksilver Silverado · Yamaha Talon SS SDS, at a comparable diameter class.

CharacteristicMichigan-wheel VortexSolas Rubex 3Quicksilver SilveradoYamaha Talon SS SDS
Diameter10.125–15″9.25–15.5″10.25–14.5″13.13″
Pitch range8–20″7–23″10–23″14–24″
Blades4333
MaterialAluminiumAluminiumStainless steelStainless steel
RotationRight handRight + leftRight handRight + left
Hub / kitXHS / XHS II (interchangeable Mercury Flo-Torq II)Rubex interchangeable rubber hubn/aSDS

How we compare →

Key figures

Material
Aluminium
Blades
4
Diameter
10.125–15"
Pitch range
8–20"
Rotation
Right hand
Hub / kit
XHS / XHS II (interchangeable Mercury Flo-Torq II)

Sources and technical context

Other Michigan-wheel propellers