ABOUT US

Precision Propeller has been in business since 1962, helping people throughout Spokane and the Inland Northwest repair and purchase propellers for their boats. Located on Freya Street in the Hillyard District, we are a quick drive from the North Side, Downtown, Spokane Valley, and South Hill neighborhoods of Spokane. 

We pride ourselves on being extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy when it comes to boat propellers. We love helping our customers, and we have served them for more than 50 years. Our workshop has state-of-the-art tools, all of our employees receive extensive hands-on training, and have a well-earned reputation for excellent work.

ABOUT US

Precision Propeller has been in business since 1962, helping people throughout Spokane and the Inland Northwest repair and purchase propellers for their boats. Located on Freya Street in the Hillyard District, we are a quick drive from the North Side, Downtown, Spokane Valley, and South Hill neighborhoods of Spokane.

We pride ourselves on being extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy when it comes to boat propellers. We love helping our customers, and we have served them for more than 50 years. Our workshop has state-of-the-art tools, all of our employees receive exte
nsive hands-on training, and have a well-earned reputation for excellent work.

OUR HISTORY

PRECISION PROPELLER HAS BEEN AROUND FOR OVER 50 YEARS NOW, BUT WITHOUT OUR FOUNDER, DARL PROUTY, WE WOULDN’T EXIST AT ALL.

From a young age, Darl had an entrepreneurial spirit. When he was a boy, he worked at his family’s dairy company, The Creamery, in Colfax, Washington. Darl delivered milk to families and businesses all around the Palouse. In the early 1960’s, the dairy industry changed drastically, as large dairy corporations started buying up small family dairies, like the one Darl’s family owned.

Darl could see that his time at The Creamery would end soon, and he began to consider what he would do for a living. He saw an opportunity out at the docks one day. An ardent fisherman, Darl noticed the carnage he and his fishing buddies were creating by exploring the Snake River back in the day. He knew someone needed to service this industry and decided to open up a shop fixing $10 props for $5 apiece. The first shop was on Montgomery Avenue, and it had a dirt floor.

In the 1970’s, the boating industry expanded to include wakeboarding and inbound boats. There was a surge in the company’s growth, because Precision Propeller adapted to the new need. Soon after that, we needed a bigger shop: we are happy to report that this one has a real floor. Darl was active in the community as a member of The Spokane Yacht Club, The Paul Harris Society of Rotary, and he served on the Hillyard Business Association, and Morning Star Boys’ Ranch.

Darl’s passion, however, was swinging a hammer at Precision Propeller. Full of character and charm, he always entertained people with his sayings. Darl's son Darren and grandson Colton are now running Precision Propeller and continuing his legacy in the industry. "Every day, we think of Darl and do our best to operate the business in his memory.

“If my lips were any bigger, I would kiss myself.” ~ Darl Prouty

Carry a spare oar else!

OUR HISTORY

PRECISION PROPELLER HAS BEEN AROUND FOR OVER 50 YEARS NOW, BUT WITHOUT OUR FOUNDER, DARL PROUTY, WE WOULDN’T EXIST AT ALL.

From a young age, Darl had an entrepreneurial spirit. When he was a boy, he worked at his family’s dairy company, The Creamery, in Colfax, Washington. Darl delivered milk to families and businesses all around the Palouse. In the early 1960’s, the dairy industry changed drastically, as large dairy corporations started buying up small family dairies, like the one Darl’s family owned.

Darl could see that his time at The Creamery would end soon, and he began to consider what he would do for a living. He saw an opportunity out at the docks one day. An ardent fisherman, Darl noticed the carnage he and his fishing buddies were creating by exploring the Snake River back in the day. He knew someone needed to service this industry and decided to open up a shop fixing $10 props for $5 apiece. The first shop was on Montgomery Avenue, and it had a dirt floor.

In the 1970’s, the boating industry expanded to include wakeboarding and inbound boats. There was a surge in the company’s growth, because Precision Propeller adapted to the new need. Soon after that, we needed a bigger shop: we are happy to report that this one has a real floor. Darl was active in the community as a member of The Spokane Yacht Club, The Paul Harris Society of Rotary, and he served on the Hillyard Business Association, and Morning Star Boys’ Ranch.

Darl’s passion, however, was swinging a hammer at Precision Propeller. Full of character and charm, he always entertained people with his sayings. Darl passed away in 2014, and his son Darren, his grandson Colton and their long-time employee Shawn are now running Precision Propeller. Every day, we think of Darl and do our best to operate the business in his memory.

“If my lips were any bigger, I would kiss myself.” ~ Darl Prouty

Carry a spare oar else!

NMPA CERTIFIED

We are also avid boaters, so you know that when we work on your boats, you are in good hands.

We sell propellers directly to consumers, and through our trusted network of boat dealerships.

At Precision Propeller, we keep a large selection of prop inventory in stock at all times, so you can pick up your prop when you need it, without waiting for it to ship.