02 22v prop

[trip675]

Hey guys new to the site I just have a quick question. I'm looking at buying another prop just to have a spare one as we are starting to travel further with our boat. Because they are so expensive I would like to buy one geared more specifically towards wake surfing specifically since that's all that I do with my boat. Is there one specifically making the surfing ride better? (Acme, oj, 4 blade, 3 blade, pitch?) any information you could give would be great thank you guys!

[cbath]

Going to need more info before anyone can recommend a prop.. Specifically, which engine, how much ballast/people weight and elevation where you're riding or planning to ride.


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[trip675]

Going to need more info before anyone can recommend a prop.. Specifically, which engine, how much ballast/people weight and elevation where you're riding or planning to ride.


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Sorry, it's got the 350 mercruiser. It's a v drive so I have a 450# sac on each side of the engine with 250lbs of sacs up front. I use the boat in South Dakota so the elevation would be 1,470ft I believe. I usually have about 4 people in the boat while I am riding. I hope this helps narrowing down what will make the best wake for surfing.

[chpthril]

Nothing at all negative to saw about the OJ props, but ACME seems to dominate right now.

Yes, there are prop diameters and pitches that will most certainly improve the surf performance. Some key things to know first:

engine and HP
lake elevation
v-drive drive ratio (blue or black housing)
ballast and normal crew size
Current prop specs for a base line

[trip675]

Nothing at all negative to saw about the OJ props, but ACME seems to dominate right now.

Yes, there are prop diameters and pitches that will most certainly improve the surf performance. Some key things to know first:

engine and HP
lake elevation
v-drive drive ratio (blue or black housing)
ballast and normal crew size
Current prop specs for a base line

Thanks a lot for the info.
If I'm pretty sure my engine is 300hp (350 mag mpi)
Lake elevation 1,470
I usually use the three ballast previously stated with 4 people in the boat not including me surfing.
I think the stock prop is 13:13
And I think my v drive is black housing (is this just taking the floor up and looking at the tranny?) if so its black
Where would I take all of this information to find the right pitch and diameter?

[chpthril]

13 x 13 stainless 3 blade? Sounds like the OEM Cutter. Yes, black v-drive, not to be confused for the transmission. This indicates a 1:1 gear ration, so a 3 blade is most ideal.

ACME 653 would be a good upgrade for all around performance and the 911 would be a little more aggressive.

[trip675]

13 x 13 stainless 3 blade? Sounds like the OEM Cutter. Yes, black v-drive, not to be confused for the transmission. This indicates a 1:1 gear ration, so a 3 blade is most ideal.

ACME 653 would be a good upgrade for all around performance and the 911 would be a little more aggressive.

Thank you so much!
I'm really sorry for all the questions but I'm really new to this. By the acme 911 being more aggressive does that mean that just a better out of the hole? Would this change the wake in any way or just simply help pickup and flatten out better?

[chpthril]

Unless a prop is slipping excessively, we rarely see a prop effect the wave either way. The improvements will be in hole shot, less slip and better speed holding.