Herring Props
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I can tell you why I didn't buy a herring...according to brett at bblades I can get the same or better performance from a different brand for a fraction of the cost...I'd love to have one just to say I have a herring prop but I'm not going to spend that kind of loot just for a name...personal preference I guess lol
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Full staggered Fountain Bravo boats were dialed in from the factory with Hering props, for the most part. Great props, very fast and thin but prone to cracking and/or losing a blade or two. Maximus is a good alternative trade off is lose a few MPH. The Maximus are less $ than the Herings.
Last edited by VoodooRob; 06-25-2019 at 06:02 AM.
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You won't get Hering performance from a Maximus, nor will it be less money. A set of Hering 5 blades are $3500. A labbed set of Maximus props will run you well over $4000. My boat ran its best speed with Herings in salt water, 90.5 mph. A set of Maximus labbed props on my boat in fresh water- 82 mph, in salt water 85 but different Maximus props. Not apples to apples, but no way salt water is good for 7 mph over my best speed in Lake Michigan. Now, the herings are very difficult to get on plane. The Maximus props hop on plane, with very little work, with everything there is a trade off. I like my Maximus props, but they are not even close to Herings.
Herings are great props. When I was looking for props for my boat, I talked to a few racers. All said, nothing will give to top end like Hering. Not, Hydromotive, or custom labbed Merc props. I regret selling the Herings I bought, because I couldn't get on plane with them. Now that I've learned the boat, I bet I could!
Herings are great props. When I was looking for props for my boat, I talked to a few racers. All said, nothing will give to top end like Hering. Not, Hydromotive, or custom labbed Merc props. I regret selling the Herings I bought, because I couldn't get on plane with them. Now that I've learned the boat, I bet I could!
Last edited by endeavour32; 06-24-2019 at 04:10 PM.
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I can tell you why I didn't buy a herring...according to brett at bblades I can get the same or better performance from a different brand for a fraction of the cost...I'd love to have one just to say I have a herring prop but I'm not going to spend that kind of loot just for a name...personal preference I guess lol
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Full staggered Fountain Bravo boats were dialed in from the factory with Hering props, for the most part. Great props, very fast and thin but prone to cracking and/or losing a blade or two. Maximus is a good alternative trade off is lose a few MPH. The Maximus are less $ than the Herings.
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You won't get Hering performance from a Maximus, nor will it be less money. A set of Hering 5 blades are $3500. A labbed set of Maximus props will run you well over $4000. My boat ran its best speed with Herings in salt water, 90.5 mph. A set of Maximus labbed props on my boat in fresh water- 82 mph, in salt water 85 but different Maximus props. Not apples to apples, but no way salt water is good for 7 mph over my best speed in Lake Michigan. Now, the herings are very difficult to get on plane. The Maximus props hop on plane, with very little work, with everything there is a trade off. I like my Maximus props, but they are not even close to Herings.
Herings are great props. When I was looking for props for my boat, I talked to a few racers. All said, nothing will give to top end like Hering. Not, Hydromotive, or custom labbed Merc props. I regret selling the Herings I bought, because I couldn't get on plane with them. Now that I've learned the boat, I bet I could!
Herings are great props. When I was looking for props for my boat, I talked to a few racers. All said, nothing will give to top end like Hering. Not, Hydromotive, or custom labbed Merc props. I regret selling the Herings I bought, because I couldn't get on plane with them. Now that I've learned the boat, I bet I could!
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I have 6 blade herrings on my 32 fountain...there is a combination to get on plane and the water can't be rough until it is up and running.i don't think they respond well around docks either but they are on there for top speed.