Just wondeing how things are going with your props. I put 34 Maximus props on mine today. Great planing, cruise, and midrange. Got the speed back to 91. Problem is at about 84-86 the boat chinewalks bad. You have to excelerate fast through it from 80 on to avoid it, and the boat just doesn't feel as stable as the Bravos. Anyone have any ideas.

5 blade Herings!!

I tried the Maximus and went out when the lake was very rough.(25 mph winds and whitecaps). The boat crushed the water and felt great, probably due to the bow being up. The next day, a weekend day with lots of boat traffic, I took the boat out again and the boat handled the cross chop miserably. The boat felt unsafe. I could have done some more tweaking, but why bother. The 6 blade Herings are the best prop for a 525 Gladiator.

If you think the Bravos feel stable, try some 6 blade Herings. They are smoother, handle better and the boat feels like its glued to the water.

The water was very smooth today. We think that has something to do with it. I'm wondering if the diameter has anything to do with it. They are 15 5/8. And about 1/8" between blades and cavitation plate.
I would like to keep the Bravos, but I lost 7mph here. 36's would work but I think it would suck out of the hole.
Paul, in or out?

What power? Always spin in!

Spin in. By the way, Cigarette tried the Maximus and didn't like them. Hering 5 or 6 blades or 34 Bravos. Those are the only choices I believe for a 525 boat. What was your top speed in Fl and what is it now? Lost 7 mph?

92 in FL. 85-87 here with thottle left. (on limiter). That's why I changed props. I'll call Herring Monday. The boat is no fun to drive in the upper 80's.
Thanks for the help Paul!

BTW The boat was on rails on Biscaine Bay with the Bravos at 90+ in 2+ footers.

Have fun and be safe at the lake Alex. Might try the classifieds for a use set of Herrings. Have a few for me down there, going to try next weekend if everything works out.