Max Prop for 411

[smason241]

Any recommendations for size and pitch for Max Prop with Westerbeke 44A? PYI recommends 3 blade18x11, Beneteau recommends 3 blade 18x10.

 

[fstbttms]

Any recommendations for size and pitch for Max Prop with Westerbeke 44A? PYI recommends 3 blade18x11, Beneteau recommends 3 blade 18x10.

Why would you doubt the PYI recommendation? They're the Max Prop experts. Plus, the Beneteau recommendation is for a fixed-blade prop, not a feathering prop with flat blades.

 

[Captn TJ]

Why would you doubt the PYI recommendation? They're the Max Prop experts. Plus, the Beneteau recommendation is for a fixed-blade prop, not a feathering prop with flat blades.

+1 on PYI. We had our maxprop installed at the factory. They had the wrong pitch set. PYI immediately diagnosed the problem - sent me the correct settings. Difference was 1/2kt faster at lower rpm

 

[Gunni]

Any recommendations for size and pitch for Max Prop with Westerbeke 44A? PYI recommends 3 blade18x11, Beneteau recommends 3 blade 18x10.

The Max-Prop pitch is adjustable. You adjust it to make make sure your engine reaches rated speed. Which depends on it's current shaft power output. I have the 3 blade classic. Good kit.