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parkcityxj 04-08-2003 9:58 AM

Currently running a 13x13. Looking for more holeshot (I'm running about 1250lbs of ballast), I'm also in the mtns ~6,500 ft. I've been seeing them pop up on ebay every once in while really cheap. <BR> <BR>The question is will a prop of 12x12 have more low end or top end than a 16x16?

leetudor 04-08-2003 10:01 AM

With a 12x12 you would have more holeshot but a smaller diameter prop. You could take the prop you have now and have the pitch on it changed to 12 giving you a 13x12.

magic 04-08-2003 10:25 AM

I'd do at least a 13x12 with your alt. and ballast. <BR> <BR>I run near sea level, 1500# of ballast and a 13x11.5 Acme three blade. Love it, great hole shot and holds speed very well on a DD Cal-Air. <BR> <BR>Check with Acme, their 3 blade props are great.

mgill76 04-08-2003 8:18 PM

I HAVE A 13X12 ACME THREE BLADE. I DO NOT REALLY LIKE. I HAVE 1500# OF BALLAST. <BR> MY QUESTION IS IF I WENT TO A 13X13 OR 14X13 FOUR BLADE WOULD IT HELP LIGHTEN THE LOAD ON MY ENGINE AND PULL ME OUT OF THE WATER FASTER. <BR> MY RPMS COME UP FAIRLY FAST TO 3000 BUT IT TAKES ALONG TIME TO PLAIN. <BR>NEEED INPUT <BR>BOAT IS TIGE 20V

magic 04-08-2003 8:28 PM

Maybe one of the Tige owners will help, but sounds like you need more weight in the front of the boat.

socalwakepunk 04-08-2003 8:59 PM

Lower pitch = more torque (able to pull more weight, lower top end) <BR> <BR>Higher pitch = higher top end (less torque, able to pull less weight) <BR> <BR> <BR>Remember to keep WOT in the engine's operational RPM range <BR>


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