I have a Sanger V-215 with stock triple ballast, 1400-1500# of extra sacks, plus usually 3-4 people in the boat. The stock prop takes forever to get on plane and doesn't hold the speed very good either. What prop would be a good choice for a better hole-shot?

I have the Acme 653 <a href="http://www.wakeside.com/product/boat/accessories/boat_propellers/653+-+acme+3+blade+propeller.do?search=basic&amp;keywor d=acme&amp;sortby=newArrivals&amp;page=2" target="_blank">653</a> <BR> <BR>Huge increase in hole shot and just a few MPH loss at the top. I regularly run 2500 plus peeps. <BR> <BR>Another good one is the <a href="http://www.wakeside.com/product/boat/accessories/boat_propellers/911+-+acme+3+blade+propeller.do?search=basic&amp;keywor d=acme&amp;sortby=newArrivals&amp;page=1" target="_blank">911</a>

i second the 911. 8 batteries at least 5 people, the ballast and no problems getting outa the hole w/ good speed control. top end is pretty much gone though. <BR> <BR>(Message edited by seaswirlmike on May 01, 2009)

seaswirlmike, <BR> <BR>How much do you lose off the top end?

Put the 911 on my V215, run about 2000lbs. Great outta the hole, lost about 4-5mph on the top end. Cruise about 30-32 fully loaded no problem.

If you're worried about top end get the 653 it blows me outta the hole and like I said I didn't lose much up top. I called Acme and that what he recommended to me. The only time I had any trouble was 3k and 8 guys that took a little extra effort to get on plain.

911 on mine. I lost 2 mph over my 12.5" pitch 515. The OJ 11" pitch would be good too. <BR>D215