5 blade props for the Bravo 1 drive
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I was curious, with my limited experience with the Maximus on my boat I am convinced (and have been told by the prop experts) the tq roll I expererinced with my set-up is related to having a extreme amount of tq on a single engine boat combined with the Maximus prop I tried was un-cut and NOT labbed. My boat also tq rolls with un-labbed 4 blade bravo props too. Smitty
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Appreciate the information from all on this thread. Helps to understand the working perimeters of the 5 blade prop.
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I was curious, with my limited experience with the Maximus on my boat I am convinced (and have been told by the prop experts) the tq roll I expererinced with my set-up is related to having a extreme amount of tq on a single engine boat combined with the Maximus prop I tried was un-cut and NOT labbed. My boat also tq rolls with un-labbed 4 blade bravo props too. Smitty
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Keep the five blades and get rid of the B-1's. I have 5-blade 34's on SCX's and i can mash it
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I would love to run a 5 blade but it's not in my future with 1000 plus ft lbs of shaft breaking torque!
#17
Talking to Greg Hittner/Cutting edge props and a few other guys he has done work for I am hearing guys are getting great results with his 5 blades too. If I ever switch to a drive that will hold over 1000 ft lbs of tq at less than 10% slip I would definately try one. I am modifying my new blower tensioner in next few days and will be trying the 4 blade that Cutting edge worked for me recently and will report soon on that too, Smitty
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I was able to get 10% once with a Quad IV in about 1’+ chop after I raised the X. The Maximus & Cutting Edge were both @ 19%. I just received the Cutting Edge back today so hopefully that number will drop. I’ll know by the end of the weekend.



