PROP ?

[kottenmouth21]

What is the best prop to run? Currently I have a 4 blade stainless prop and it seems to work good for pulling. Is there a better prop that works for pulling and faster top speed? What is an average good top speed for cruising?

[chpthril]

Call ACME props! they will hook you up with the best choices.

www.acmemarine.com 1-888-661-acme

[dingleberry]

Yup, call ACME. Lots of variables that will determine the best prop for YOU. Hull, engine, ballast, type of use, altitude, etc.

[brody66]

I would never run a stainless prop in my lakes because if you hit something there is a good chance it is going to ruin something else like your shaft or gears, imo.

[ekag]

I would never run a stainless prop in my lakes because if you hit something there is a good chance it is going to ruin something else like your shaft or gears, imo.

I didn't know they made stainless props for these small inboards. I have stock and the HP prop...I notice a big difference between the two. I keep the HP on all the time and the stock only when I need Prop repair. Priority is low end torque for pulling two or three at a time or a raft loaded with 3 kids. Top speed is totally senseless for this type of boat.

[skyski_tige]

I would never run a stainless prop in my lakes because if you hit something there is a good chance it is going to ruin something else like your shaft or gears, imo.

I hit multiple items (mostly stumps) with my stainless prop and did not have any damage to shaft or gears. I guess I am lucky!

[MoneyPity]

With a stainless prop you can damage the v-drive but what is more vulnerable is the running gear ie. the prop shaft if you hit a submerged log or other in-animate object that can bend the prop blades with a stainless prop has a higher tendency of getting the propshaft.

Even a nibral or bronze prop if they strike something hard enough can also cause damage to propshaft. My brother in-law refuses to go to TableRock Lake because he ruined 2 props and shafts entering a cove called Little COW and the first time he hit a submerged log and second time a stump. Because the prop shaft is vulnerable with a prop strike you want the prop to get damaged and absorb the shock and not propshaft

[formandfunction]

Not only can a stainless prop bend your shaft but the poor balance will ruin your stut bearings in less than a hundred hours.

[skyski_tige]

Not only can a stainless prop bend your shaft but the poor balance will ruin your stut bearings in less than a hundred hours.

It can but it DIDN'T

I won't try that again... Whew...

I think the older boats are made to withstand more abuse!

[ragboy]

I emailed acme, I had a 537 on my 2007 24Ve. He recommended the 1235 especially for lots of ballast wakeboarding and wakesurfing. I finally dinged my prop, and had to do it. WHAT A DIFFERENCE. It was a new boat. Not only did it jump off the line, with zero lag, but it handled like a 22 footer. Amazing.

[dogbert]

Like ragboy said, call ACME. They'll get you fixed up