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   [Sharrow Props](/articles/sharrow-props)# Ford Motors Now Casting Sharrow Props

 Jun 19, 2026

 

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  ![sharrow props](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_1529.png)Sharrow props are custom engineered.### Sharrow Marine and Ford Join Forces to Slash Propeller Lead Times

One of the most significant engineering breakthroughs in modern marine propulsion has been the **Sharrow loop-blade propeller**. At BoatTEST, our captains have run these continuous-blade wheels through repeated, grueling sea trials across various hull configurations. Our verified data consistently demonstrates dramatic mid-range fuel savings, quicker time-to-plane, and a near-total elimination of efficiency-robbing tip vortices.

However, because each Sharrow prop is **custom-engineered** to match a vessel’s exact specifications, manufacturing lead times historically stretched up to 130 days—effectively an entire boating season.

A new video released by **Sharrow Marine** highlights a major manufacturing gamechanger born from an alliance with Ford’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center in Detroit.

### From 130 Days to 3 Days: Rapid-Cast 3D Printing

Operating out of the Michigan Central New Lab, Sharrow Marine collaborated with Ford engineers to solve their primary production bottleneck: the lengthy turnaround time required for traditional sand castings.

By leveraging Ford's industrial rapid-cast sand 3D-printing technology, Sharrow can now print highly intricate sand molds layer-by-layer—at an astonishing 1/1,000th of an inch at a time—during a single 14-hour machinery cycle. Once the printing is complete, stainless steel is immediately poured.

This advanced manufacturing collaboration plummets total casting lead times from **130 days down to just 3 days**. The partnership allows Sharrow to scale production exponentially within the United States, delivering custom, ultra-efficient props to boaters within a few weeks rather than months.

### Watch the Detroit Production Update:





Explore Our Complete Sharrow Performance Test Library

**At BoatTEST, we don't guess—we test**. If you want to see exactly how these revolutionary wheels perform in the water, check out our comprehensive library of real-world evaluations. We have put Sharrow props to the test across a wide variety of boat types, analyzing everything from fuel burn to handling.

Take a look at our most recent multi-day sea trials to see how the data holds up across different hulls and power configurations:

- **Our Recent Sharrow Marine Performance Tests:** Review our step-by-step performance breakdowns, complete with full GPH and MPG data curves, to see how transitioning away from standard blade tips transforms cruising range and efficiency.
- **The Sharrow Outboard vs. Inboard Comparison Trials:** See the numbers for yourself and find out exactly how much mid-range efficiency your specific boat style stands to gain.

*Watch the full factory overview on the official video detailing how* [*Ford and Sharrow Scale Propeller Production*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsz5UAZB1Hk)*, which showcases the high-tech 3D sand-printing machinery drastically cutting casting times down to just 3 days.*