Winter Refurb on the 89

[AirTool]

I'm guessing an ACME 470 if you want a three blade, or an acme 1422 for a four blade, right? Right????

I think you mean 422, not 1422.

However, I think TRBenj might be correct that neither 422 or 470 are correct for his boat. Is the difference the 1:1 vs 1.23:1 transmission. Probably so. Was 89 the first year of the 1.23? That's what the skidim site suggest..."Ski Nautique Thru 1988 with 1:1 trans."

Anywho....not sure what prop is correct....but current specs are listed here.

http://www.acmemarine.com/prop-list_ski-boat.php

[rosconole]

stock vs. acme 422

i attached a pic of the difference between stock OJ and Acme 422, it was a huge difference.

[Greg_SA]

RE: stock vs. acme 422

I have an '89 with 1.23:1 tranmission, and I am very happy with the ACME 470

[TravisFling]

RE: stock vs. acme 422

Hey all, I meant to say the 422 instead of 1422, but I think the 1442 also works well with this boat (?), but I have the 422, or at least OJ's version of ACME's legendary prop (same specs) and I couldn't be happier. I know the 470 is a great one for this boat as well. I have the 1989 with the 1.23 also and I love that boat. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, please!?!?!?!

[AirTool]

Re: RE: stock vs. acme 422

...but I think the 1442 also works well with this boat (?),...... Someone correct me if I'm wrong, please!?!?!?!

Travis,

I don't thing 1422 is a good number. A google search of the string "acme 1422" returns only two links...your post and a dead link to some other site unrelated to props. A search of the string "acme 422" returns 150 most of which are about the 422 prop.

Also, 1422 is not on the list of current mfg'd props.

http://www.acmemarine.com/prop-list_ski-boat.php

[Chris4x4Gill2]

RE: Re: RE: stock vs. acme 422

installed the sub and amp last night! Very happy with the change and the 6x9's put out more bass than I imagined as well. I'll start to reinstall the interior soon and then try to build boxes for the 6.5's and get them in at the back

But first, its more wetsanding and polishing. I finished the sides and transom, and started on the back deck. working my way back to the front now.

[TRBenj]

Re: RE: stock vs. acme 422

...but I think the 1442 also works well with this boat (?),...... Someone correct me if I'm wrong, please!?!?!?!

Travis,

I don't thing 1422 is a good number. A google search of the string "acme 1422" returns only two links...your post and a dead link to some other site unrelated to props. A search of the string "acme 422" returns 150 most of which are about the 422 prop.

Also, 1422 is not on the list of current mfg'd props.

http://www.acmemarine.com/prop-list_ski-boat.php

You might want to read a little more carefully. Yellow_Flash_Colorz:

Youre correct that there is no such thing as an Acme 1422- but you'll notice that he said 1442, which does exist and is a great prop for the '89-96 1.23 CC's. I am actually running one right now- its a 13.25x15 3-blade that give near-identical performance to my Acme 612, which I love.

Again, none of these props (Acme 422, 470, 1422, OJ 428, Legend 13x16) are the correct prop for the original poster's boat. He has a '88 with the 1:1, so he'd need the Acme 540 or 542... that is if he were even looking for a prop. How did we get off on this tangent in the first place?

[TravisFling]

RE: Re: RE: stock vs. acme 422

Just thread jackin'... thanks for getting my back TRBenj!!! hahaha... It's all gravy... Hey, I'm going to teach my girls to ski this next year, if you find you're not using that boom (?) let me know... I'd love to have one, now... what an idiot I am.
Anyway, Chris - What I did for my 6.5's, which worked great, was to get some premade boxes from a car audio place, I got mine for 19.95 carpeted (for a pair) then I ripped the carpet off, and I had to cut out about 1 inch to get them to fit nice under the gunnel wall, then I coated them, attached them to the gunnel wall, installed the speakers and away I went!!! Worked pretty well. You can get those little boxes for less than it costs to build them. It's a good place to start at any rate. Hope all is well.

Travis

[Chris4x4Gill2]

Re: RE: stock vs. acme 422

Again, none of these props (Acme 422, 470, 1422, OJ 428, Legend 13x16) are the correct prop for the original poster's boat. He has a '88 with the 1:1, so he'd need the Acme 540 or 542... that is if he were even looking for a prop. How did we get off on this tangent in the first place?

Actually, I do have a 89 (see title " Winter Refurb on the 89") :mrgreen:

And you are correct.............I'm not looking for a prop I'm wet sanding my boat!

[Chris4x4Gill2]

RE: Re: RE: stock vs. acme 422

Travis, I saw what you did in one of your threads, I'm thinking about going that way, but since i have all winter, I plan on trying my hand at a fiberglass install. I am going to copy a setup a guy over at the2001.com did. He added a cupholder as well so I have the cupholder inserts ordered and will try to make the frames for the enclosures soon.

[TRBenj]

RE: Re: RE: stock vs. acme 422

Chris, not sure how I missed that you have a '89. I must be blind. Presumably you have the 1.23, in which case the props mentioned do apply. If youre not in the market for a prop, you should be- its the single most effective upgrade you can do to the boat performance-wise.

Regarding the sanding, check CCFan- Ive documented the process Ive used on there several times. Theres a good thread in the Common Questions forum. I used 3M Products, and combined with the proper pads and wheel, Ive been very happy with the results on all of my boats. Ive listed specific part numbers for products and pads (and where to get them cheap).

[Chris4x4Gill2]

RE: Re: RE: stock vs. acme 422

is the prop really that much of an upgrade? what differences do they make? Higher top end? better hole shot? all of the above?

And I read your posts on CCF Benji, very good information on there. I was scared to use anything but hand sanding the first time, espoecially sicne I didnt plan on replacing the side decals. Next winter i might redo it that way though. The hand sanding has done wonders on the red middle stripe, not so noticable of a difference on the grey though. I guess thats where the power wheel would make the most difference

[TRBenj]

RE: Re: RE: stock vs. acme 422

Travis, we sold the old boom when I bought yours- and we gave it a LOT of use this summer! Quite a few first timers, and I spent most of my skiing time this summer working on my backwards barefooting. Ill keep an eye out for a deal, though!

[TRBenj]

RE: Re: RE: stock vs. acme 422

Chris, for clarification, I agree that you should only sand by hand. Others say you can make faster progress with a DA, but the complex curves of our boats make me too nervous. The wheel Im talking about is for the buffing (compound and polish). You'll need to be pretty aggressive with it to remove the scratches left from sanding. Theres no way you can get the same result by hand- no matter how much time you spend on it.

[Chris4x4Gill2]

RE: Re: RE: stock vs. acme 422

I agree. I used the buffing wheel with the rubbing compound and the wax. I definately couldnt do it by hand.