New Prop

[Yessup]

I am wanting to replace my prop. does anyone have a recomendation? I currently have a 3 blade 13x13 LH. I don't know much about them, but I don't want to spend $500.00. I just want somthing that will be fuel efficient, eliminate small vibration, and inexpensive. Do I need to replace anything else?
Any specs, or recomended online store etc. would be appreciated!

[da.bell]

PM SPBFan or call Acme (www.acmemarine.com/) for details. Not sure how much it will cost but that price looks to be in the right range.

[thtrog]

Definitely go with Acme.......Smoooooooth! Got mine shipped last year from www.deltaprop.com the same day. Acme 525 & puller for just over $500

[Guest]

Definitely go with Acme.......Smoooooooth! Got mine shipped last year from www.deltaprop.com the same day. Acme 525 & puller for just over $500

As Da.bell said PM SPBFan. He can get you a great number on an ACME prop. Better than deltaprop or other online house

[thtrog]

I apologize, did not know that SPBFan could supply - the Acme prop has been the single best thing I've done to my boat. Good Luck!

[bfrank]

Are you into Wakeboarding or Skiing?? I only slalom so I went to a 14x14 brass 4 blade OJ. I made my wakes allot softer than than the 13x13 stainless three blade that came with the boat. If you wakeboard you deffinatly want a larger pitch to help regulate your r's and get the bigest wake for your buck. It can drive a person crazy test props, so take your time!!

[Yessup]

I mostly wakeboard. Thanks everyone for the replies so far. I was not aware that the prop effected the wake! What about 3 blade, or 4?

[da.bell]

I would talk with Acme regarding which prop would be best. They will ask you questions about weight of your boat, #'s of ballast, what sport you are doing (boarding/skiing/...), and then ask you what you are looking for in boat performance (probably more questions than I've suggested but you get the idea). They will come back and say XXX prop is best suited for you.

[dogbert]

Your boat's similar to mine. I went with the Acme 525. It's a 13x11.5 and it made a big difference in my hole shot. It robs you a little bit on the top end, but overall, if you're wakeboarding with extra weight in your boat, it gets up on plane quicker and therefore saves money. You'll also find that this prop regulates speed better so it's easier to maintain a constant speed.

[Yessup]

Thank you all for your input. This is such a great resource to have