Proppeller Hell

[Joseph Johnson]

Gorgeous day on Saguaro Lake in Phoenix, trailering from Tucson, my buddy hit a rock and taco'd the prop while I was parking the truck...Not a single run for my 5 hour round trip...a spare will be part of my equipment from now on!

Anybody have experience with what the dealer will charge (when they open after New Years) for a new Acme 537 prop?

Cheapest online I'm finding is $478.00 whehh... In addition to getting it rebuilt, does anyone favor any non-OEM props and have experience with them? I'm riding a 22V.

Thanks all, Hyte

[talltigeguy]

Sorry to hear of your misfortune.

5 hours of driving for nothing, ouch!

$400 would be a good deal on a propeller. But the dealer has you by the nuggets right now, so don't expect less than $500.

Most recommend acme and don't stray from it.

Don't forget to ask the dealer if they might have a spare used prop. You need a spare anyway, so might as well pick up the spare now, and then get your bent prop fixed and continue to use it as a primary. I would send it to ACME to get it fixed. If it ain't perfect the vibration will be irritating. They would seem to have the most experience.

My .02.

[chpthril]

Sorry to hear about your bad day. There is no substitute for the ACME prop. Depending on how you use the boat i.e: heavy ballast, foot'n, all surfing, etc. there may be a model that will give you improved performance for your application, but stay with ACME.

[ktmrider1]

Cheapest online I'm finding is $478.00 whehh... In addition to getting it rebuilt,

Not sure if its still available but there is one for sale on wakeworld



http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/m...tml?1229971283

[MoneyPity]

If you have not contacted Tigeowners member SPBfan he sells ACME props and is at or justs under $400 or at leats that was range that I bout sparre prop for.

Make sure you get a prop puller and a either a scoket wrench or open end wrench to fit ptop nut. I bought the ACme case to hold the prop in because the thing is sharp as hell.

Sorry about your mishap. If needed I am sure SPBfan could have prop and equipment to change it to you and drop shipped to your location


Good Luck

[Joseph Johnson]

Thanks!

Very helpful KTMrider and Moneypit! These forums are wonderful; as if my problems become "everyones". Great team solutions come out of these helping sustain the love of the sport...

Thanks all. I appreciate it.

Hyte

[laserfish]

I have my original Cutter stainless prop for sale that would make a good spare. Not the pitch they use now, but a great weekend saver none the less for less money than a new acme. We used it for a few years so I know it works to wakeboard. Let me know if you are interested. I know how you feel on the wasted weekend.

[blownC6]

Hyte,
I have a 537 that I don't need. I switched to a ACME 1465(14.25 pitch vs. 16 on the 537) and was keeping the 537 as a spare. I'm selling my boat this year so have no need for a spare anymore. I live in Gilbert(burb of Phoenix) so I can ship or you can pick-up. The prop was on my boat a couple years before I swapped but is in perfect condition. If you haven't bought a new prop yet PM me and I'm sure we can work something out. I'll take some pictures tomorrow and post them. So what do you guys think is a fair price for a used 537?

[MoneyPity]

If I needed one I would probably would go $250- $300 for the used ACME 535. But I am cheap.
I paid I believe just under $400 for my spare537 in the spring of 08

[blownC6]

Front and back of my ACME 537, let me know if you're interested. kshupe@cox.net

[MoneyPity]

Front and back of my ACME 537, let me know if you're interested. kshupe@cox.net

If I needed a spare I would definetly by talking to you about yours. Fortunately I already have one but yours looks like new to me.

[Domsz06]

LIke everyone has said give SPBFAN a PM. I got mine and the prop puller kit that keeps the spare prop and tools all nice and in a bag. It's a sweet set up and you know you will never be left high and dry for a weekend.

Good luck and hope it all works out.