Precision Propeller

What Precision Propeller does

Precision Propeller Co is a family-owned specialty marine service business founded in 1962 by Darl Prouty in Spokane, Washington, currently operated by his son Darren Prouty and grandson Colton Prouty alongside long-time employee Shawn. The company sells and repairs boat propellers, carrying what it describes as the largest in-stock propeller selection in the Inland Northwest across aluminum, stainless steel, and nickel bronze metals under brands including SOLAS (Titan and Amita), ACME, Michigan Wheel Corporation, and PowerTech!. Its underlying craft capability is centered on HeliArc welding, enabling precision repair and custom fabrication on aluminum, nickel bronze, and stainless steel, and extending into skeg and cavitation plate repair, pontoon and aluminum boat repair, and outboard jet impeller work. Service revenue is complemented by a free Boat-to-Prop Evaluation that converts into propeller sales, a 30-day satisfaction guarantee on purchases and repairs, and a small proprietary product (Proper Thing Prop Wrenches).

The business makes money through two interlocking streams: hardware resale of new propellers and ancillary tools (with unit pricing not publicly disclosed), and professional services for repair, welding, fabrication, and boat-side services billed per job. Distribution runs through three channels — a single physical storefront at 5626 N Freya Street in Spokane with weekday hours plus a 24/7 Prop Drop, a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront, and a network of boat dealerships in the Inland Northwest that resell the company's propeller inventory. Customers are predominantly recreational boaters (pontoon, speedboat, fishing boat owners) and SMB boat dealerships; the firm is NMPA-certified and operates as an authorized dealer for Wooldridge jet impellers, with no external investors, parent company, or public listing.

Name

Precision Propeller

Legal name

Precision Propeller Co

Website

https://precisionpropco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Precision Propeller Co is a family-owned Spokane marine service business, founded in 1962, that sells and repairs boat propellers — offering the largest in-stock propeller selection in the Inland Northwest along with HeliArc welding, skeg repair, and pontoon and jet repair services for recreational boaters and boat dealerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Propeller Sales and Repair

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Boat Dealers (441222)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services (TLAKAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Propulsion, Shafting & Rudder Repair (Engines, Gearboxes, Thrusters) (IMAJAFAC), Propellers & Waterjets (IMAJAHAE)

Keywords

• Boat propeller sales
• Propeller repair services
• Marine welding fabrication
• Boat propeller shop
• Marine repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Propeller Sales: Sale of new boat propellers including aluminum, stainless steel, and nickel bronze varieties. Carries largest selection of props in Inland Northwest. Products include SOLAS Titan, SOLAS Amita, and ACME propellers.
2. Propeller Repair Services: Specialized repair services for damaged propellers including skeg and cavitation plate repair. Uses precise welding and fabricating techniques to restore propellers to original geometry and finish. Offers 30-day replacement guarantee on repairs.
3. Boat Services: Additional services including aluminum boat repair, pontoon repair, outboard jet repair, welding, and fabricating. Also offers boat-to-prop evaluations to help customers select optimal propellers for their vessels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Precision Propeller sells and repairs boat propellers out of a single shop in Spokane, Washington. Core offerings include propeller repair, skeg and cavitation plate repair, pontoon and aluminum boat repair, outboard jet repair, welding/fabrication (HeliArc), and free boat-to-prop evaluations, alongside retail sales of new propellers from SOLAS, ACME, Michigan Wheel, and PowerTech!, plus the company's own Proper Thing Prop Wrenches.

Product overview

Precision Propeller is a boat propeller sales and repair service business founded in 1962, operating as a single-location specialty shop in Spokane, Washington. The company operates as a unified service offering rather than a software platform, combining physical product sales with comprehensive repair and evaluation services. The product portfolio includes multiple propeller brands (SOLAS TITAN, SOLAS AMITA, ACME 537, ACME 515 BLADE) distributed from Michigan Wheel Corporation and PowerTech!, along with proprietary Proper Thing Prop Wrenches. Service offerings are interconnected: customers purchase propellers that may later need Prop Repair or Skeg & Cavitation Plate Repair; Boat to Prop Evaluation drives propeller sales and ensures proper sizing; Welding & Fabricating supports repair work across all propeller types and materials; specialty services extend to Pontoon & Aluminum Boat Repair and Outboard Jet Repair. The company maintains large propeller inventory in stock in aluminum, stainless steel, and nickel bronze, and sells directly to consumers and through boat dealerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prop Repair Services Boat propeller repair service for aluminum, stainless steel, and nickel bronze metals; includes precise welding and fabrication to restore propellers to original condition, with a 30-day replacement guarantee.
• Skeg & Cavitation Plate Repair Specialized repair service for damaged skegs (protective fins on outboard/sterndrive lower units) and cavitation plates, restoring them to original geometry, fit, and finish.
• Boat to Prop Evaluation Comprehensive propeller sizing and selection evaluation service that analyzes boat characteristics, prop specifications, and full-throttle RPMs to recommend the optimal propeller for maximum performance; offered free of charge.
• Welding & Fabricating Services Specialized welding and fabricating service using HeliArc welding techniques for aluminum, nickel bronze, and stainless steel; repairs props and skags, performs custom part fabrication, and accepts shipped parts for repair.
• Pontoon & Aluminum Boat Repair Repair service for pontoons and aluminum boats including hull damage, motor brackets, and rod holders, leveraging the company's welding and fabrication expertise.
• Outboard Jet Repair Jet impeller repair service; authorized dealer of Wooldridge impellers and specialty manufactured jet pumps.
• Boat Propellers (SOLAS, ACME, Michigan Wheel, PowerTech! lines) Sale of new boat propellers in aluminum, stainless steel, and nickel bronze, distributed from SOLAS (Titan, Amita), ACME (537, 515 Blade), Michigan Wheel Corporation, and PowerTech!.
• Proper Thing Prop Wrenches Propeller removal tools and wrenches manufactured and distributed by Precision Propeller under the Proper Thing brand, described as the best prop wrench on the market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-day replacement guarantee on propeller repairs and new products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Michigan Wheel CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud distributor of Michigan Wheel Corporation propellers. Michigan Wheel is a major propeller manufacturer providing inventory for the company's retail and dealer sales channels.
• PowerTech! PropellerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of PowerTech! Propellers, a well-known brand in the marine propeller industry.
• ACME PropellerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud distributor of ACME Propellers, featured prominently on company homepage. ACME is a recognized marine propeller brand.
• SOLAS PropellerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of SOLAS Propellers including SOLAS Titan 3 Blade and SOLAS Amita 3 Blade product lines. Products featured on homepage and product pages.
• Proper Thing Prop WrenchesminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer and distributor for Proper Thing Prop wrenches, described as 'the best prop wrench on the market.' The company sells these tools as part of their product offering.
• National Marine Propeller AssociationcoreOthersNMPA membership ensures work is certifiable and meets latest safety and regulatory standards. Provides industry credibility and access to certification programs.
• Wooldridge BoatsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer of Wooldridge SST impellers and specialty manufactured jet pumps for outboard jet repair services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Boats.net: Major online retailer of marine parts including propellers. Comparable channel overlap as a propeller and parts e-commerce player serving the same end customers, though broader catalog and less regional/service-led positioning.
• Defender Marine: Large online marine retailer and wholesaler. Comparable for distributing propellers and marine hardware to the same SMB and consumer boating customers, with broader product breadth but less specialization in propeller repair services.
• West Marine: Largest US marine retailer with nationwide stores and e-commerce. Comparable because it sells propellers and propeller-related accessories to recreational boaters, though as part of a much broader marine product portfolio rather than as a propeller specialist.

Direct peers

• PowerTech! Propellers: Recognized propeller brand distributed by Precision Propeller. Comparable niche stainless steel and aluminum propeller manufacturer serving recreational sterndrive and outboard applications.
• ACME Propellers: Propeller brand featured prominently on Precision Propeller's homepage. Directly comparable as a manufacturer/distributor of stainless steel and aluminum propellers sold into the recreational boating aftermarket.
• Michigan Wheel Corporation: Major US propeller manufacturer whose products Precision Propeller distributes. Operates in the same boat propeller category with overlapping brand presence and product portfolios across aluminum, stainless steel, and niche applications.
• Propeller Warehouse: Online propeller retailer and parts supplier. Direct comparable as a propeller-focused retailer, competing on selection, price, and ship-anywhere convenience versus Precision Propeller's hybrid walk-in/regional position.
• SOLAS Propellers: Global propeller brand (Titan, Amita, Rubex lines) carried by Precision Propeller. Comparable because it manufactures and sells the same aluminum and stainless steel propellers to the same recreational marine customer base.
• Bay Propeller Service: Independent propeller sales and repair shop serving the San Francisco Bay marine market. Closest comparable in business model: physical retail plus repair services plus e-commerce for boat owners, with similar brand-distribution and welding-based propeller repair.

Emerging players

• Wooldridge Boats: Aluminum jet boat builder whose impellers and jet pumps Precision Propeller sells and services. Partial overlap through shared jet-impeller repair specialty and channel partner relationship; comparable as a specialty marine manufacturer with tight geographic/customer-base ties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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