How to do a regular service of a MaxProp Propeller

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Tutorial for how to do a regular service of a MaxProp Propeller.

We have owned over 150 boats and helped in boatyards for almost 30 years. In this time we have serviced a few propellers while also teaching others how to do it. There are a few little tricks that make it easier as well.

This video shows the service of a standard MaxProp that is found on boats from 10 feet to over 100 feet. The actions of the service are the same for the three blade prop that we have in the video and the 2 or 4 blade as well. The basic service of the MaxProp is the same for the Classic Model and the newer Easy Model.

This video has the 3 blade easy model of the MaxProp.

We are not sponsored by MaxProp, but I recommend the MaxProp service kit if this is your first time servicing your prop. It is not expensive and is a good thing to have in your kit if you are cruising the world. The regular service work can be done under water in far away places if this is ever needed, or the kit can sit in the garage for your next do it yourself prop service if you cruise or race closer to home. Each of the pieces of this service kit can be replaced separately in a good hardware or automotive supply shop, but it is worth a couple bucks to get the right stuff the first time. The crew at MaxProp will also help you to select the correct zinc and make it a part of the service kit at a small discount. The zincs for the classic and easy models are different. If your prop has the numbered ring that you see near the propeller shaft that this prop has - then you have the easy model. If you do not see this numbered ring - then you have the classic.

There are also "aluminum zincs" available for most MaxProps but in my personal experience, these do not last as long as the regular "zinc - zincs" and I do not recommend them unless you have a special need.

This is the second video for our new Real World Sailboat Repair Channel. We show you how to get this repair done out in the real world just the way that you will have to do it instead of on a bench or shop. Please pardon the less than perfect sound as we are doing this prop service out in a busy boat yard.

We have already shot several other videos on subjects that range from mast tuning to spraying bottom paint on a racing sailboat. Please subscribe and feel free to ask any questions. We are more than willing to help. Your boat should be fun and knowing how to repair it is a major step in keeping it fun.

Capt. Scott

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