What can I expect
#11
Offshoreonly Advertiser
Offshoreonly Advertiser
Decreased stern lift, quicker acceleration, speed changes can be worse or better depending on the application. Each application is why we actually change diameter.
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Brett Anderson / BBLADES Professional Propellers
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Brett Anderson / BBLADES Professional Propellers
920-295-4435 http://www.bblades.com/
[email protected]
#14
21 and 42 footers
Platinum Member
I'm testing Maximus vs. Bravos on my boat right now. Based on what I've seen so far you won't be able to get as many rpm's, will be 4-5 mph faster at mid-range and probably 2-3 mph SLOWER at WOT (partly because of the reduced rpm's).
#15
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
I tested a 28 pitch maximus on my single 2years ago,it rpm'd about equal to a 32 pitch merc 4 blade labbed and went 2-4 mph slower on top end but slip numbers dropped from 20-24% to less then 10% cruising. It wasn't cut down much or labbed and it stern lifted the boat like no tommorrow. You could feel it stressing the drive ALOT right before I sheared off a billet prop shaft. These props are definately in need of labbing and lightening,Smitty
#16
21 and 42 footers
Platinum Member
I tested a 28 pitch maximus on my single 2years ago,it rpm'd about equal to a 32 pitch merc 4 blade labbed and went 2-4 mph slower on top end but slip numbers dropped from 20-24% to less then 10% cruising. It wasn't cut down much or labbed and it stern lifted the boat like no tommorrow. You could feel it stressing the drive ALOT right before I sheared off a billet prop shaft. These props are definately in need of labbing and lightening,Smitty