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This completely new chapter, Marine Propulsors and Thrusters, introduces the principal types of marine propulsors with emphasis on the most common shaft-driven propeller design. The authors are experienced design/development marine engineers primarily with a naval background. This chapter coordinates with the series chapter Shafting, Bearings and Lubrication by Kevin Prince of Gibbs and Cox. The chapter also introduces marine thrusters including both azimuthing and fixed podded propulsors and lateral thrusters.