maxprop

Below is a picture of my approximately 25-year-old 3-blade MaxProp, disassembled for inspection. This is the first time I have had it removed and disassembled since I bought the boat nearly 20 years ago. It has been regularly greased and visually inspected while on the shaft. The prop is going...

Made in Italy, bronze, non anode 3/4" shaft MaxProp in excellent condition. Not a scratch on it and fresh water kept. Off my E32/A4. Does not include lube fittings or instructions. Both may be found on the MaxProp website. Make an offer. It's been cleaned, disassembled, and boxed. E mail for Pics!

Is there anything about a MaxProp which would prevent a DIY installation ? Am I likely to need any special "propeller-puller" tools to remove the old fixed one ? I can't imagine that there is any rocket science involved but I'd rather ask than learn by repeating others' mistakes :-) -Sven

Last time we went sailing, I could not get the engine (Yanmar 3JH2E) past 1,800 rpm, so i suspect the Maxprop is overpitched. Based on the engine's user manual, maximum HP should be around 3,400-3,600 rpm. Does anybody knows if adjusting the pitch on one of these props can be done underwater...

Does anyone know what settings work well for a 15 inch Maxprop when the engine is a M25XP Universal with a 2:1 Hurth transmission on an E-34? I tried 22 degrees, but the engine would not go past 2400 rpm. A distributor said "the Book" says to set the prop at ten degrees! That seems too low...

I have a E34 (1990) with a Universal M25XP and a Hurth 2:1 transmission. What pitch settings should I use on a 15 inch Maxprop? I had it at 22 degrees and could only get 2400 rpm. The book says it should be 10 degrees. That seems too low. Any thoughts?