PowerTech!
PowerTech! Propellers is a U.S.-owned marine propeller manufacturer founded in 1986 in Shreveport, Louisiana, producing stainless steel, aluminum, and nibral propellers featuring its patented CushionLok Hub System for recreational and light-commercial boaters globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersShreveport, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PowerTech! does
PowerTech! Propellers is an American-owned marine propeller manufacturer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Shreveport, Louisiana. The company designs and produces stainless steel, aluminum, and inboard nibral propellers for recreational and light-commercial boating applications, with a product ladder spanning horsepower Classes A through F. Its flagship technical differentiator is the patented CushionLok Hub System, a rubber-cushioned hub interface designed to absorb drivetrain shock and simplify installation and removal. Specialty fitments include high-horsepower applications such as the Yamaha 425 series and twin-prop configurations.
The company's go-to-market combines an authorized dealer network with direct phone and email sales channels, supporting both domestic and international customers. PowerTech! reports approximately 500,000 propellers in service globally and has described its sales growth as double-digit on an annual basis. The firm maintains an active industry presence, including participation at IBEX 2024 with dedicated product video content. There is no disclosed information on funding, ownership structure beyond American-owned, headcount, or financial performance beyond the qualitative growth commentary.
The business model is a unit-based specialty manufacturer selling through wholesale dealer relationships and direct-to-consumer channels at retail/aftermarket price points, with international reach supporting geographic diversification of demand.
PowerTech! firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PowerTech!
- Legal name
- PowerTech! Propellers
- Website
- https://ptprop.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- PowerTech! Propellers is a U.S.-owned marine propeller manufacturer founded in 1986 in Shreveport, Louisiana, producing stainless steel, aluminum, and nibral propellers featuring its patented CushionLok Hub System for recreational and light-commercial boaters globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PowerTech! industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Propellers
- NAICS
- Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Propellers & Waterjets (IMAJAHAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN), Propulsion, Power & Energy Systems Design (Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, Alternative Fuels) (IMAJAGAE)
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Where PowerTech! is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Shreveport
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
PowerTech! business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Propeller Sales: The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of marine propellers, including stainless steel, aluminum, and inboard nibral propellers in various configurations to boat owners, dealers, and marine businesses.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
PowerTech! product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PowerTech! designs, manufactures, and sells marine propellers — including stainless steel, aluminum, and inboard nibral propellers — for outboard, sterndrive, and inboard applications across nearly every motor range from 9.9 HP to 350+ HP. The product line spans multiple horsepower classes (A through F Class), specialty blades (semi-cleavers, double-cups, triple-cups, 4- and 5-blade), and the patented CushionLok hub system for cushioned drive engagement.
Product overview
PowerTech! Propellers is an American-owned marine propeller manufacturer founded in 1986, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of stainless steel propellers and aluminum propellers for the marine industry. The product portfolio is organized into two core product lines (Stainless Steel and Aluminum propellers) and Inboard Nibral Propellers, with multiple horsepower classes (A through F Class), specialty twin-prop systems for Yamaha 425 and twin-engine applications, and the proprietary CushionLok patented hub system. The company offers one of the largest selections of stainless steel propellers in the industry, including semi-cleavers, double-cups, triple-cups, pontoon/workboat props, and 4- and 5-blade configurations across various motor brand compatibilities including Evinrude/Johnson, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki, Tohatsu, Volvo, and Yamaha.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Stainless Steel Propellers High-performance stainless steel propellers for marine outboard and sterndrive applications, available in multiple blade configurations (3-5 blades) and classes for various horsepower ranges from 9.9 HP to 350+ HP. Designed for boat owners seeking durable, performance-oriented propellers.
- Aluminum Propellers Aluminum propellers for the marine industry, designed for outboard motors ranging from 9.9 HP to 350 HP with various gearcase sizes. Targeted at boat owners seeking value-oriented replacement or upgrade propellers.
- Inboard Nibral Propellers Propellers designed for inboard shaft-driven applications, manufactured from nibral (nickel-bronze-aluminum) alloy, available in diameters from 12.5 to 18 inches. Intended for inboard-powered boat owners.
- Twin Prop Class (TRP, Suzuki DF350, BRT) Twin-propeller systems including TRP (Yamaha equivalent), Suzuki DF350 twin props (through-hub and over-hub styles), and BRT (Mercury Bravo 3 equivalent) for dual-engine applications. Designed for owners of twin-engine boats requiring matched counter-rotating propellers.
- Yamaha 425 Series Propellers Specialized propellers designed for Yamaha 425 HP outboard motors, available in XLF 4-blade and 5-blade configurations with varying diameters and pitches. Targeted at owners of Yamaha 425-powered high-performance boats.
Quantifiable outcome
- Fuel efficiency improved up to 16% in real-world testing
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use PowerTech!
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
PowerTech! technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
PowerTech! partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Young BoatsminorBoat manufacturer affiliate displaying PowerTech! propeller compatibility and partnership
- XPress BoatsminorBoat manufacturer affiliate displaying PowerTech! propeller compatibility and partnership
- Veranda Luxury PontoonsminorPontoon boat manufacturer affiliate displaying PowerTech! propeller compatibility and partnership
- Suzuki MarinecoreMajor outboard motor manufacturer with extensive product compatibility listings including Suzuki DF350 twin-propeller systems and multiple DF series models
- Honda MarinecoreHonda Marine outboard motors have extensive prop compatibility listings. Honda performance bulletins mention PowerTech as prop of choice for Honda motors.
- Yamaha MarinecoreMajor outboard motor manufacturer with dedicated product lines including Yamaha 425 series and TRP twin-prop equivalents, plus multiple prop series compatible with Yamaha motors
- Mercury MarinecoreMercury Marine compatibility including Bravo series, Fury, Revolution, Black Max equivalents and multiple prop series designed for Mercury motors
- BRP (Evinrude/Johnson)coreBRP (Evinrude/Johnson) outboard motors have dedicated product lines including E-TEC compatible propellers and Evinrude G2 driver systems
- TOHATSUcoreOutboard motor manufacturer with extensive prop compatibility listings for TOHATSU motors including dedicated series
- Volvo PentacoreVolvo Penta sterndrive compatibility including Volvo SX series and Bravo equivalents with dedicated prop product lines
- Shallow SportminorShallow water boat manufacturer affiliate displaying PowerTech! propeller compatibility
- Gator TraxminorBoat manufacturer affiliate displaying PowerTech! propeller compatibility and partnership
- GatorTailminorBoat manufacturer affiliate displaying PowerTech! propeller compatibility and partnership
- Grady WhiteminorBoat manufacturer mentioned in customer testimonials, indicating strong market presence
- Pathfinder BoatsminorBoat manufacturer frequently mentioned in customer testimonials with positive performance outcomes
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
PowerTech! competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Michigan Wheel Marine Propulsion: Michigan Wheel is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of marine propellers (aluminum, stainless steel, and Michigan Wheel Workhorse lines) for outboard and sterndrive applications, directly competing with PowerTech in product category, customer base, and dealer channel.
- Turning Point Propellers: Turning Point designs and manufactures aluminum and stainless steel propellers for outboard motors, offering competitive alternatives such as the Hustler and Pro Series lines with similar dealer-channel distribution to PowerTech.
- Solas Science & Technology: Solas is a global manufacturer of marine propellers for OEM and aftermarket channels, with comparable product breadth across aluminum, stainless steel, and specialty designs for recreational and commercial boating markets.
- Acme Propeller Company: Acme specializes in stainless steel and aluminum propellers for outboard and sterndrive applications, serving similar customer segments (recreational, professional, pontoon) with a comparable direct and dealer-based go-to-market model.
Broad incumbents
- Yamaha Marine (propellers): Yamaha Marine is a major outboard motor manufacturer that also sells proprietary propellers (including the TRP twin-prop line); while PowerTech partners with Yamaha for compatibility, Yamaha's captive propellers compete directly with PowerTech's aftermarket offering.
- Mercury Marine: Mercury Marine manufactures outboard and sterndrive motors and sells a proprietary propeller line (Fury, Revolution, Bravo). Despite partnership with PowerTech, Mercury's captive propellers are a direct competitive threat in the OEM and replacement channels.
- BRP Marine (Evinrude): BRP's Evinrude division produces outboard motors and a captive propeller line, competing with PowerTech's E-TEC and G2-compatible offerings in both OEM fitment and aftermarket replacement segments.
- Volvo Penta: Volvo Penta is a major marine propulsion OEM producing sterndrives and inboard systems with a captive propeller line (including the SX and dual-prop systems), competing directly with PowerTech's Volvo-compatible and inboard nibral product lines.
- Honda Marine: Honda Marine manufactures outboard motors and publishes PowerTech as its 'prop of choice,' but also sells a captive propeller line that competes with PowerTech in the Honda-compatible replacement market.
Emerging players
- Stiletto Propellers: Stiletto manufactures high-performance stainless steel propellers focused on bass, bay, and flats boats, a niche that overlaps with PowerTech's high-performance marine segment but with more limited catalog depth.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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PowerTech! leadership team
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PowerTech! funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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PowerTech! M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about PowerTech!
What does PowerTech! do?
PowerTech! designs, manufactures, and sells marine propellers — including stainless steel, aluminum, and inboard nibral propellers — for outboard, sterndrive, and inboard applications across nearly every motor range from 9.9 HP to 350+ HP. The product line spans multiple horsepower classes (A through F Class), specialty blades (semi-cleavers, double-cups, triple-cups, 4- and 5-blade), and the patented CushionLok hub system for cushioned drive engagement.
Is PowerTech! a public or private company?
PowerTech! is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was PowerTech! founded?
PowerTech! was founded in 1986. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is PowerTech! based?
PowerTech! is headquartered in Shreveport, United States, in the North America region.
How does PowerTech! make money?
One revenue line is on record: propeller Sales.
Who are PowerTech!'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Michigan Wheel Marine Propulsion, Turning Point Propellers, Solas Science & Technology and Acme Propeller Company. Broad incumbents are Yamaha Marine (propellers), Mercury Marine, BRP Marine (Evinrude), Volvo Penta and Honda Marine. Stiletto Propellers is listed as an emerging player.
Does PowerTech! have an API?
No public API is recorded for PowerTech!.
What industry is PowerTech! in?
PowerTech!'s product category is Marine Propellers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAHAE, Propellers & Waterjets, with a secondary code of IMAJAHAN, Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades). Its NAICS code is 33361 and its SIC code is 3730.