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    Question for those using the Acme 1235 prop...

    I have the stock 537 on our 24Ve right now. After reading comments here, and talking with Acme, the 1235 is apparently the way to go to accommodate our 2000+ feet of altitude gain (read: engine power loss) and our plans to ballast the boat.

    One big question: Is there any problem with trailer clearance? There is perhaps one inch of clearance between our 537 and the trailer's prop protector bar. The 1235 is one inch larger in diameter, which means I'll have about half an inch of clearance. That's danged close.

    As far as I can see, there is no height adjustment possible on our trailer's bunks (Dorsey 24Ve-specific trailer shipped from the Tige factory).

    What have you seen when repropping your boat? Any clearance issues? Any resolutions?

    Thanks!
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    Unless you bust a bunk, that .5" will never change. But, you could add spacers under all the bunk boards, but that translates to further issues at the bow stop as most of these trailers are custom made and there is no adjustment at the boat-stop/winch stand. I think someone did this and added tapered risers so the bow stayed at the original height.
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      #3
      Originally posted by chpthril View Post
      most of these trailers are custom made and there is no adjustment at the boat-stop/winch stand. I think someone did this and added tapered risers so the bow stayed at the original height.
      I thought about both of those things, but it seemed like a lot of changes for a simple repropping. I guess maybe not.

      This trailer is definitely custom to the 24Ve. There are no adjustments anywhere on the bunk system. There may be some slotted holes at the winch (haven't checked yet) but the winch stand itself cannot be moved like many trailers allow. Any adjustment there is going to be small.

      Yes, I know technically 0.500" is as good as a mile... if everything works properly. But things often don't, and I want to protect that $600 prop and the expensive propshaft/bearing/strut to which it's connected.

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        #4
        there should be no problem fitting it onto the trailer. 2010 Rz2 with the 1235 fit onto the tige trailer with clearance and no problems.

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          #5
          I don't know if the trailers are identical at the back end, though.

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            #6
            Originally posted by WABoating View Post
            I don't know if the trailers are identical at the back end, though.
            That is kinda true. I have learned that there are several different regional trailer manufactures and they all have their quirks. My trailer is from Road Runner and was manufactured in Lewisville, TX.
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              #7
              I switched to the 1235 and have no problems. I have a boatmate trailer.

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                #8
                I have an "06 24Ve with the Dorsey trailer and the prop fits with about an inch clearance.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Yadatbeme View Post
                  I have an "06 24Ve with the Dorsey trailer and the prop fits with about an inch clearance.
                  That's encouraging, thanks! I'd estimate I have about an inch clearance now, but perhaps my eye was a bit off.

                  I think it will be close-close-close, but probably OK. I only use the trailer twice a year, once to launch in the spring and once to retrieve in the fall, so if I'm extra careful those two times hopefully things will be OK.

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                    #10
                    You could just turn the prop so that the tip of the blade is not pointing straight at the guard bar if you are concerned that will give you some more clearance also. But I think you will be ok. You will love the response from that 1235 prop.
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by SPBFAN View Post
                      You could just turn the prop so that the tip of the blade is not pointing straight at the guard bar if you are concerned that will give you some more clearance also.
                      A little hard to do when you're pulling the boat from the water. You'd have to dive down there and rotate it after the engine is off at the dock. Unless I'm missing something....

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                        #12
                        Just a thought, it sounds like there is a whole lot of people who have swithed to the 1235 acme. Why shouldn't that just become the stock prop from the factory?
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by hycosurf View Post
                          Just a thought, it sounds like there is a whole lot of people who have swithed to the 1235 acme. Why shouldn't that just become the stock prop from the factory?
                          Why isn't a "K&N" stock from the factory? Manufacturers make decisions based on pleasing the masses. If you want to upgrade you have a decent spare for a rainy day.
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by hycosurf View Post
                            Just a thought, it sounds like there is a whole lot of people who have swithed to the 1235 acme. Why shouldn't that just become the stock prop from the factory?
                            My boat with the factory ballast and a normal crew with the standard prop hits the recommended rpm range without cavitation. When you load up the boat with lots of weight and make the boat list with surf weight, then you might need to change the prop to get the performance you want.
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                              #15
                              I noticed on rensink's rz his new prop really cleaned up the wake and made it bigger, has anyone else had similar results?

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