What can I expect
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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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21 and 42 footers
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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).
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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
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21 and 42 footers
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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