Max-Prop is the leading low drag propeller on the market today. Since starting production in the 1970's, Max-Prop has proven itself on racing and cruising boats around the world. With over 35,000 propellers in the water, the Max-Prop is tested daily in the harshest conditions and has established itself as the most efficient and reliable low drag propeller. The combination of low drag, outstanding reverse power, efficient forward performance, and fail safe design makes Max-Prop the ideal Sailboat propeller.
Features of Max-Prop
One of the most important feature of the Max-Prop is that it feathers automatically with the forward momentum of the boat. Once feathered, it provides the least possible drag (similar to a folding prop) improving the vessel's sailing speed by an average of 15% above a conventional fixed blade propeller.
In forward: the Max-Prop will offer 96% of the efficiency of a fixed blade propeller of the same diameter and pitch. The 4% loss in power can usually be eliminated by precisely matching the pitch of the Max-Prop to fit the boat engine combination.
The Max-Prop uses a "differential" type design so that the blades cannot fail to open in forward or reverse. This positive system eliminates the problem associated with a folding propeller and its use of centrifugal force to open the blades. In a recent survey of Seven Sea Cruising Association readers the Max-Prop received a perfect rating on no failures ( one of only two products to receive such high praise). About 32,000 Max-Prop are in operation today!
The Max-Prop offers the possibility of pitch adjustment without external controls. Changing the pitch is very simple; it is done by changing the setting of the gear inside the propeller (usually upon a haul out). The ability to adjust the pitch will help achieve the maximum efficiency from the engine without having to purchase a new propeller. On the new V.P. model the pitch is adjustable externally.
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Installation and Maintenence
The Max-Prop will fit directly onto your existing shaft when the boat is hauled for installation. The Max-Prop will be matched to your specific shaft taper and can even be fitted on a Sail-Drive unit. The only required maintenance is to grease the propeller at least every other year (all the new Max-Prop are fitted with grease fittings).
Worldwide, many of the top racing boats have opted for the Max-Prop solution.
The two or the three blade Max-Prop is the propeller of choice for the cruising sailor. The combination of low drag, increased speed, outstanding backing power, safety and maneuvering, and fail safe design makes the Max-Prop the ideal cruising propeller.
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