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A propeller for a marine propulsion system that provides variable length exhaust paths depending upon the speed of the boat and motor. The propeller includes a propeller hub and an exhaust tube positioned within the propeller hub. The exhaust tube extends past the aft end of the propeller hub and defines a first exhaust passageway. A second exhaust passageway is positioned between the propeller hub and the exhaust tube. The second exhaust passageway is shorter than the first exhaust passageway. At low speeds, engine exhaust exits the longer first passageway, while at moderate speeds, engine exhaust exits the shorter second passageway. Therefore, the effective length of the exhaust path varies depending upon the speed of the motor, such that the length of the exhaust path is specifically tuned to several speeds of the motor.
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