New prop needed after today...Suggestions?

[Dreamer]

Actually I was guessing it was a 537 and after doing a little research it looks like it is in fact the 537. My boat is a bit of a dog out of the hole with anything more than 50% ballast and 2 adults.

I'm gonna call OJ tomorrow. I'm really interested in the TZ-X5.

I have the 5-blade on my boat and I if you are limited to 14" diameter or less it is a great option but if you have room for a 14.5" or greater diameter then I would lean that way. I really liked the performance of the 14.5x15.5 on my friends Malibu.

[Timmy!]

Actually I was guessing it was a 537 and after doing a little research it looks like it is in fact the 537. My boat is a bit of a dog out of the hole with anything more than 50% ballast and 2 adults.

I'm gonna call OJ tomorrow. I'm really interested in the TZ-X5.

Acme has a 5 blade prop as well.

[brichardson]

Also our tow rope/Nav light on the tower won't lock with the tow ring facing up. It does with the Nav light facing up but doesn't make contact with the little ball bearing on the tower to lock it in. It slaps the tower hard when someone falls. Anyone had this problem?

I had the same issue with my rope attachment last summer. I had the dealer replace the ball catch on the tower. This solved the problem. This is a very easy fix but required a special tool as the ball catch is threaded into the tower. There are slots for a screw driver but the ball is in the way. If you have an old wide blade screw driver you wanted to sacrifice you could grind out the middle of the blade and be able to back the catch out. Mine was under warranty so it was a no brainer to have the dealer fix it. Good luck.

[houstonshark]

Can anyone confirm the prop clearance for the RZR or R20? Will a 14.5" work without issue? How about a 15"?

[Bruizza]

Houston check out the 1235 as well.

[Wickedcummins]

14.5 will and a 1235 would be great for your smaller boat..

[JreisRZR]

Just verified from an old post of mine that I have 1631. If youre not dead set on a cinco. Buy this one, trust me you will not regret it and why risk any prop burn? Ours is a monster out the hole, weve had full ballast and like 8 people on it for about 3200 plus lbs not including gear or fuel and it had no issues...

[Wickedcummins]

He is not going to get any burn from the 1235.. And the 1235 would be a much better choice over the 1631.

[Wickedcummins]

a prop is a type of fan that transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust. A pressure difference is produced between the forward and rear surfaces of the airfoil-shaped blade, and a fluid (such as air or water) is accelerated behind the blade. So the larger diameter prop will give you more pressure or screw through the water.. So figure bigger diameter is like adding slicks to your car for better traction. And the pitch like your gears in the axle and the cup as your torque convertor stall speed

[Timmy!]

Just verified from an old post of mine that I have 1631.

That one is 13.50x14.25 0.150 cup.

[Timmy!]

a prop is a type of fan that transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust. A pressure difference is produced between the forward and rear surfaces of the airfoil-shaped blade, and a fluid (such as air or water) is accelerated behind the blade. So the larger diameter prop will give you more pressure or screw through the water.. So figure bigger diameter is like adding slicks to your car for better traction. And the pitch like your gears in the axle and the cup as your torque convertor stall speed

So is more cup or less cup better for out-of-the-hole? I see the 1273 which is the same as a 1235 but has a .150 cup.

[Duncan]

So is more cup or less cup better for out-of-the-hole? I see the 1273 which is the same as a 1235 but has a .150 cup.

More cup reduces required RPM and reduces slipping. So more cup for better hole shot?

[JreisRZR]

As far as a I know the 1631 is the same as the popular 1237 with a different cup, this is just what came on my boat, what I know works, and what I know is a monster out of the hole. I haven't seen anything about a 1235 on an rzr so Im going to recomend what I know will work...

[Wickedcummins]

More cup reduces required RPM and reduces slipping. So more cup for better hole shot?

this is correct.. More cup would be like a tigter lower stall convertor. Wouldnt say one is better than the other but what matters on what you want the prop and boat todo! I like props with more cup they seem to hole shot better!

[houstonshark]

OK, so I spent some time on the phone this morning with Jim @ ACME Propellers and he was VERY helpful! Based on our conversation it looks like they are going to send me the 1235 and also the new 2131 5 blade prop to try out. I'm sure the 1235 will work out great but I'm really interested in trying out the 5 blade. They also have a new 5 blade coming in this week, a 2199 if I remember that we may try out as well. I'll just have to make sure we don't damage these!

Someone on WW posted that a 5 blade they installed after the 1235 cleaned up the rooster tail and prop wash. I'm really hoping that is the case as that is something that bothers me about the current setup.

He is doing a little more research on my specific boat and ballast set up to see if there is a better option first and is supposed to get back with me later today or in the morning. I emailed Daniel Watkins to get some information on the RZR he pulls the Australian tour with and see what he is using for the prop, weight set up, etc.

I'll start a new thread once I get them and can provide some testing details.