1979 Ski Nautique! Need all your help please....

I was hoping to get some advice on how I can make a monstrous wake behind this boat. Also, and this might sound foolish that I don't know, will buying a new fancy prop help?

Please forgive me for my lack of knowledge when it comes to the mechanics of, well, anything. I just know that I love wakeboarding and I'm hoping to pass this passion on to my 3 year old son.

Any and all help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

I have a boat with the same hull (81) and you can get a great wake by adding some 440 pound bags on either side of the engine, and a 270 in the ski locker under the bow. I would recommend adding too much weight in the rear or it will get so steep it'll be hard to ride.

Dont know about a "Monstrous" wake, but i had one in college (thank you Stanford Loans) and it will make a good wake.

I pulled the back seat, put a 600 Lb sack on the floor and had 6-45 LB bench press plates in the nose. Inverts and 360's were no problem behind it.

It had a 302 in it and had power to spare with a rider and 4 people in the boat. Didnt see a need to change the prop.

Awesome! Thanks alot.

Yes a new prop will help. NettProps.com will get you going for about $350 I think the older Nauti prop is a RH 13x10.5 for 1:1trans is a ACME#911 (LH version is ACME#913 which is what I use). It rips out of the hole with 1500lbs+. Very accurate speed hold too. As good as it gets without speed control.

Wake pics with about 500-600 in the nose (plus driver and two riders in front. Plus about 800 in the middle of the boat: (No extra rear weight:

Wake pics with about 500-600 in the nose (plus driver and two riders in front. Plus about 800 in the middle of the boat: (No extra rear weight:

Wake pics with about 500-600 in the nose (plus driver and two riders in front. Plus about 800 in the middle of the boat: (No extra rear weight:

I have ridden behind one and will echo what is mentioned above. The wake doesn't get as big as a SN2001 hull, but it has a nice shape and it is firm.

the Acme 542 is a good choice, the other props listed above are for the 1-1/8" shaft & will not work for you. Yours has a 1" shaft. My father in law has a 78 & that's what we ride behind. With the 2 440's next to the motor box without weight up front is steep & hard to hit. I get more air without the weight in the back. We need to get a sack for the front.

(Message edited by Otown_dave on August 04, 2009)

(Message edited by Otown_dave on August 04, 2009)

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/175044.html?1087692679

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/229308.html?1116505639

Thanks everyone for all your help, I knew I could rely on wakeworlders to give me some solid advice.

Brian: That is EXACTLY the size of wake I am looking for. I would've never guessed that you want the majority of the weight in the front and not the back. Thanks.

Wakemikey and David: Thanks for all your help on props, I am clueless when it comes to that. The discussion references will really help!

Hey Brian, what speed and rope length are you riding at?

23 or 23.5 mph and 70 or 75 feet.

Actually, in the third pic I am at 65 feet. I was recovering from an ankle injury and taking it easy.

Sorry the address is NettleProps.com call 'em up and ask for JT they will give you your options and a great price, $75 cheaper than anywhere I could find at the time.

Delta props 20% discount on ACME propellers (Online Store, use code DP9PNA)
$330- free shiping...Acme 542

Thanks again for all the help. Can't wait to get all this stuff.