I have a 27' Fountain with a 502, 415hp engine. I get a lot of blow-out on take off. Especially in oncoming seas. Not as bad in trailing seas. My question for the prop experts is: Do you think a Maximus 5 Blade would help me with this?

TCG

Forgot to mention that I am currently running a 24P Bravo 1.

Do you have a drive shower. They cause that quite frequently.

I do have a drive shower.

How deep is the prop shaft in relation to the bottom of the boat directly in front of it?

Brett

The boat is in storage and I won't have access to it for a couple of weeks. It's a stock setup in a 1997, 27' Fever if that helps.

That vintage should have a realatively moderate X dimention. But, measuring it is the only way to know.

Brett

'97 model is 17.25". i believe that makes the prop 6-7" below the keel

Agreed but as we all know alot can happen in 16 years. Also, every identical boat can be different.

The 5 blade will definately help the planing but it may compromise the top speed due to drag and stern lift.

Brett

The boat has a stepped hull. Wouldn't stern lift be a major problem.