353fastech prop ?
 

:drink: I have a 2006 353fastech w/496HO's ,Bravo1x drives,and factory installed 4 blade 28p props.....i have been told that 26p labbed maximus 5 blades will give me a better top end, and improved mid-range. I have seen 72mph@4600rpms, light chop,saltwater. Any thoughts from the more experianced would be appriciated. Thanx, ERIC

Re: 353fastech prop ?
 

same boat more options 73.5 GPS full fuel, full gear, stock 26 Bravos.

this is at 5000 RPM I am propped right against the rev limiter. Laptop scan of port engine showed just last week 114 touches on the limiter for a total of 6 seconds in 158 hrs.

shows my rev limit being 4994 RPM.

28's had no midrange and I can keep the boat on plane at a far lower speed with less tab with the 26's

I'm interested in the Maximus too for the cruise efficiency.

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Rippem, Thanx for the input. I only have 15hrs on the boat. I am just curious about those Maximus props...At 44-4600 she is still pulling but I haven't let it go all the way yet. Did your boat come propped with the 26pitch blades? I think I should let mine loosen up a bit before I start "messin' with the props".

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No mine came with 28's but I felt it was piggish. The 26's are better performers overall as I run heavily loaded alot.

15 hours? It's ready for oil/filter changes and WOT!

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The Dealer told me 20hrs. :drink: