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andrewjet 07-06-2007 9:57 AM

Supra says 13x16 (x1"), ACME says 13x12.5 I have a 89'Supra/Comp 351 closed bow/1500 ballast w/14x14 RH with a reduction gear (Power Plus). Rt now the boat takes about 30-60 secs to plane out and wont hold speed very well. I want less rpm and more torque out of the hole. I dont care about top end at all, only pull at 15-22 mph and dont ever get over 30 mph. What do you think?? Jet

wakeless 07-06-2007 1:17 PM

bigger blades equals less top end more low end <BR>they have props called power props. <BR>everytime these people over load their boats with fat sacs they need to reprop the engine or you will over work it and possibly spin a prop shaft. go to a marina and they will set you up with the right prop pitch. Make sure you tell them hom much you boat weighs on a normal day of riding.

njskier 07-06-2007 3:01 PM

Take the advice of ACME or OJ props. Tell them what you are trying to do with that boat, which BTW is most likely propped to pull slalom. <BR> <BR>The first # is diameter, the second # is pitch. For more out-of-the-hole performance you want a lower number pitch. This will RAISE your RPM, not lower it. Careful not to over-rev your engine when you're wide open. <BR> <BR>So far, seems like ACME is right-on with their advise. Sometimes they will take a prop back if it's the wrong size and you only used it briefly.

steve_jones 07-06-2007 4:04 PM

Take Acme's advice. They are one of our sponsors and we CHOSE THEM for a reason. Great product. These are tested under weight and altitude. <BR> <BR><a href="http://www.acmemarine.com/" target="_blank">http://www.acmemarine.com/</a> or call and ask for Bill.


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