Decreased stern lift, quicker acceleration, speed changes can be worse or better depending on the application. Each application is why we actually change diameter.

Thanks Brett. I guess it will be a " wait and see" on these props.

Did you ever try the Maximus props on your Formula 292 ?

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).

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

nearly the same results on my twin engine...28 MAX-rpm's close to my 32 Bravo.Best prop slip from 19% on a labbed 30 Bravo down to 10.5% on the 28 MAX.....cruise about 6-7 higher, top end 2-3 slower.