Dean, How did the top end compare ?

RE,
Didn't get a chance to air her out, had the family in the boat, including my uncle.......... Next time it will be a solo run... I'll report those results.
Dean

Dean,

Just wondering how these props worked out for you.

RAGGED

RE,
Sorry, still haven't had a chance to run her yet, work is killing me! :(

Know that drill!

Would be interested to know if your prop guy nailed this on his own or if you had provided him a bunch of info to start with. I need to get some different props that work. So far not so good.

Great question RE
Some of this falls into a basic physics explanation.

Since I remember and saw these props Dean, I know you never tested them prior to reworking/repairing them. We don't actually have cruise numbers with these 5 blade props prior to the repair.
You picked up 4-5 mph over your Bravo 1 props at cruise. This is great, and to be expected normally with 5 blade Maximus propellers as compared to 4 blade props.

It's really tough to have good comparison numbers when you do not have original baseline information.
Typically the 4 blade props will have better top numbers and the 5 blade props will outperform in the mid- range and low end. That's what makes 5 blades a great everyday alternative. You'll probably find you love to run these 5 blade props most of the time.

Enjoy,
Brett

"Some of this falls into a basic physics explanation."

I was hoping to hear a basic physics explanation instead of the polite dismissal of his results, or did I miss it?

Rick

If Dean sees the same top end or better with these Modded maximuses compared to well dialed in Bravos that will be quite a accomplishment as everyone I know has seen better cruise but a slight drop in top end and it seems to take several mods and attempts to get these Maximuses dialed in , I'm waiting to hear the results myself, Smitty

Guys,
The "Lab" recipe I got from Joe L. @ Hustler for my rig specifically, 388 w/ 600's, ITS XR's. Hopefully on Memorial day I'll get to do some WOT testing, if I don't have to work! :(

AF,

Actually we have attained better top speeds with Maximus props over Bravo 1 or other 4 blades many times. There are certain tendency's we look for when recommending the 5 blade props (mostly customer goals). One obvious way to expect better top end results from the Maximus is to look at the boat (size, Wt, HP), next slip % is a great factor in the equation. If you fit certain criteria with those factors, more than likely you will improve across the board with 5 blades.
But, you do have to fit that criteria and more than 50% of rigs do not fit the criteria. That is why we say 4 blades are faster than 5 blades as a general rule of thumb.

Speaking of Joe LoGiudice, what a great guy. I've been working with him since before we built and Labbed the first Maximus propellers. I clearly remember the release of the 388 Slingshot at the 1997 Miami boat show. What a great hull! Really the first 85+ hull to achieve those numbers with HP 500 power. We speak often about propeller designs and set ups. He's always a pleasure to sit down with and share war stories with.

Brett