Max-Prop Range
The Max-Prop is the original feathering propeller and is now widely recognised as the industry standard. Its legendary reputation for performance and reliability have ensured that it is by a very wide margin, the market leader.
For shaft or sail drive transmission, Max-Props require no operating system and fit directly to the existing shaft.
The appropriate forward or reverse drive is automatically achieved when the engine is run ahead or astern. When the yacht is sailing the Max-Prop automatically feathers to give minimum drag.
The shaft remains stationary and there is no need for a shaft brake.
3 Blade Classic
Developed from the original 2 bladed Max-Prop, the 3 bladed Max-Prop was introduced in the early 1980's and rapidly become the first choice for cruising yachts. With 3 blades, and larger blade surface area the propeller will further enhance the perfomance under power, especially in adverse conditions. Vibration is reduced and thrust in reverse is outstanding. |
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| 3 bladed Max-Prop in feathered mode showing integrated zinc anode, to protect your investment. |
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| Two Blade Classic |
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The 2 bladed Max-Prop first proved itself in the very demanding racing arena. It offers the ultimate in drag reduction from a feathering propeller, especially when locked in the vertical position for racing.
Its wide surface area (35-40% DAR) and thin efficient blades mean there is no compromise in forward drive, and it is equally efficient astern. |
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| Max-Prop V.P. |
| A further development from the 3 bladed Classic, the V.P. version has a patented external pitch control, which can be reset by a diver with no requirement for any tools. |
It also offers a finer adjustment of blade angle through approximately 0.5” increments of pitch, to optimise the match of propeller.
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The elegant Max-Prop, made in tough, corrosion-resistant nickel aluminium bronze, is the 'state of the art' in feathering propeller engineering. It is available in all sizes from 12" to 44" diameter, to suit all sizes of sailing yachts and engines from 8 hp to 400 hp. By fitting a Max-Prop, you can improve your average sailing speed by 15-20% compared to a fixed 3 bladed propeller. The bonus comes when manoeuvering under power because the reverse thrust from a Max-Prop is so much greater than from a fixed or folding propeller. Stopping distances are dramatically reduced, "propeller walk" is minimized and close quarter manoeuvering becomes much easier.
At last there is no need to compromise.
It is easy for the owner to maintain all Max-Prop propellers, simply needing grease to be injected once per season with no need to dismantle the propeller. |
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Best Forward Power |
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Proven over 20 years |
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Outstanding Reverse |
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Unequalled Reliability |
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Very Low Drag under sail |
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Internal or External |
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Adjustable Pitch |
| Adjustable Pitch |
| With all Max-Props you can adjust the pitch (blade angle) to fine tune the propeller to exactly match your engine and as a result often improve on fixed propeller performance. |
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| Flat blades offer minimum resistance under sail. |
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| Forward drive, with full diameter and blade area for maximum thrust. |
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| Reverse drive mode with the same leading edge as in forward for equal efficiency |
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