Weighted V-215 prop options?

(jroll) · (jroll) **Join Date: Dec 2007** 05-01-2009, 10:44 AM

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?

(hatepain) · (hatepain) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 05-01-2009, 11:21 AM

I have the Acme 653 653

Huge increase in hole shot and just a few MPH loss at the top. I regularly run 2500 plus peeps.

Another good one is the 911

(seaswirlmike) · (seaswirlmike) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 05-01-2009, 11:54 AM

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.

(Message edited by seaswirlmike on May 01, 2009)

(jroll) · (jroll) **Join Date: Dec 2007** 05-01-2009, 12:35 PM

seaswirlmike,

How much do you lose off the top end?

(zipe) · (zipe) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 05-01-2009, 4:26 PM

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.

(hatepain) · (hatepain) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 05-01-2009, 5:05 PM

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.

(rallyart) · (rallyart) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 05-01-2009, 10:44 PM

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