Tug Boat Mechanic Invents Patented Impeller Puller

Posted on 08/01/2026
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The Boat Geeks #52 - Eddie Protzeller, marine mechanic/inventor.

Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Daeron and Darren take a deep dive into the world of boating.

In this episode: Daeron and Darren (who has tried older, ineffective impeller pullers in the past) sit down with Eddie, inventor of the patented ImpelPro, an impeller puller that really works. Eddie grew up boating in the PNW, and at a young age was drawn to mechanics and tug boats. After pulling literally hundreds and hundreds of impellers - many in super difficult positions - decided to create a tool that any boater can easily use. And one that actually works every time.

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ImpelPro: https://www.impelpro.com/
Fisheries Supply: https://www.fisheriessupply.com/impelpro-impeller-removal-tool
Boater TESTED: https://www.pacificnwboatertested.com/products/impelpro

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