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Mercury Racing

Mercury Racing Maximus

The Maximus by Mercury Racing is a 3-blade propeller.

The essentials: what sets this series apart

  • 3 blades, where the compared rivals have 4 / 5more efficiency and top speed, less grip in a loaded turn

Head to head with its direct rivals

Comparison of the Maximus series against Yamaha Saltwater Series XL4 HP · Mercury Racing MAX5 ST · Solas Rubex L4, at a comparable diameter class.

CharacteristicMercury Racing MaximusYamaha Saltwater Series XL4 HPMercury Racing MAX5 STSolas Rubex L4
Diameter15–15.63″15.38″15.25″15.25″
Pitch range23–35″22–24″22.5–34″18–28″
Blades3454
MaterialStainless steelStainless steelStainless steelStainless steel
RotationRight + leftRight + leftRight + leftRight + left
Hub / kitn/aSDSMercury PVSInterchangeable hub (RBX)

How we compare →

Key figures

Material
Stainless steel
Blades
3
Diameter
15–15.63"
Pitch range
23–35"
Rotation
Right + left

Published compatibilities

sterndrives (Bravo XR Short Sport Master / Dual Water Pickup) and big-hp outboards, up to 600 hp

Sources and technical context

Other Mercury Racing propellers