prop suggestions for 02 VLX.....

(sb1) · (sb1) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 04-18-2003, 3:41 PM

my prop was recently dinged up and I plan to have it fixed, but I want to buy a backup prop for several reasons...the main one being that I wont have my prop back for 2 weeks.

I have an 02' VLX and I typically run the full ballast, 500lb in lead, 350lb sack, plus the wedge 23.

Anyone have experience/suggestions on what prop work best with this configuration or should I just stick with the stock prop? I ride the delta a lot, so stainless steel is pretty much out.

Thanks!

(cramey) · (cramey) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 04-18-2003, 4:42 PM

Props are overrated bro. I run my vlx w/ an umbrella you get from those fruity drinks. It'll set you back like 5 or 6 bucks for the drink, but just pull the toothpick off, put it on your drive shaft.... sthhhhiiiick.

throws a wake bigger than the new x-star from MC. its at least 3' w/o ballast, so its easy to do fashion airs.

peace

(cramey) · (cramey) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 04-18-2003, 4:46 PM

jk bro, lets get that fixed and ride on sun.

(malibudude) · (malibudude) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 04-19-2003, 4:22 PM

Four blade nibral #381 13.5 L 17.5 4b .105 C 1 1/8" 1.5 from acme marine would be mine suggesstion.

dlb988 04-21-2003, 11:49 AM

Go to Malibuboatowners.com and under group buys look for the posts on Acme props.

http://www.malibuboatowners.com/forums/index.php?s=3d433c57ce4a1eeddbb9532158486e51&act=S T&f=23&t=3090&st=60

Bill Weeks of ACME suggested the # 537 for Wakesetters with ballast. It is 13.5 x 16. the #381 is your stock prop.

The price is right with the group buy as well.

This would help your hole shot.

(salty87) · (salty87) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 04-21-2003, 12:33 PM

the link wants you to sign in....how much is the group buy for?....if you can say.

(02wakesettervlx)

You would be much happier with the Acme 13.5 x 16. That's what's on my boat. I removed the 13.5 x 17.5.

(sb1) · (sb1) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 04-21-2003, 1:11 PM

thanks for all the info...its much appreciated.

Im sold on the #537, now Im just lookin for the best deal.

take it easy.

(s4inor) · (s4inor) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 04-21-2003, 6:13 PM

Sorry guys, you'll have to register on the site to see group buy pricing. We do that to protect the vendor that is giving us the discount, which is the same reason why we can't provide pricing here.

dlb988 04-22-2003, 8:46 AM

Sign in. The price of admission is free. The price of the prop is ......

See you on MBO.

You will learn alot about your boat there.