Where is that prop comparo?

[TRDon]

I am considering getting a new prop for my boat (02 sante) I am running about 1150 in it now but may upgrade to about 1800 in the future. The stock team prop isnt enough to get it out of the hole nicely anymore. It works and isnt bad but it works with this upgraded ballast about as well as the factory non team prop worked on the factory ballast.

Any suggestions? I have an idea but am wondering what the consensus is.

[TRDon]

Is the site traffic really this slow lately? Nobody?

[Mikeski]

I think the Acme 856 is what you are looking for.

http://planetnautique.com/index.php?...owcontent&id=7

you can thank the google boys

[bchesley]

ACME Prop Review (Wakeboarding)
During this season I have had the opportunity to use three different ACME props. Below I list my observations about each prop. Since I primarily wakeboard I consider hole shot more important than top speed.

Boat:
2003 210 Team

Uses:
90% wakeboarding, 6% surfing, 4% skating

Weight Setup:
Rear Tanks = 520 lbs
Center Tank = 300 lbs
2 – 250 lb Fly High Side Sacs (1 on each rear ballast tank) = 500 lbs
1 – 700 lb Big Bump in the center walkway
Total Weight w/o people: approx. 1770lbs

1. ACME 536
13.5 x 16VR4B
1.125”

RPMs = Low
Hole Shot = Fair
Top Speed = Good

This was the prop that came from the factory with my boat. Seemed like a good prop. I thought the hole shot could be a little better, as it seemed to take a long time to plane when the boat was weighted and full of people. Seemed to have an average hole shot and a decent top speed.

2. ACME 644
13.25 x 16VR4B
1.125”

RPMS = Medium
Hole Shot = Good
Top Speed = Fair

This was going to be my spare prop, until I started using it. I was pretty impressed with this prop, quite a bit better hole shot than the prop that came with my boat. RPMs were slightly higher and top end was slightly lower than with the factory prop.

3. ACME 856
13.25 x 15.50VR4B
1.125”

RPMS = High
Hole Shot = Great
Top Speed = Poor

This is the prop I am currently using. This prop has a great hole shot compared to the other two. The only drawback with this prop is that it isn’t a prop that is designed for just cruising around. The RPMs are really high with this prop and it has a low top end. I personally didn’t mind sacrificing in these two areas as I almost always have my boat weighted for boarding.

Conclusion:

The difference in these three props was night and day, most notably between the 856 and the 536 (factory prop). The difference in these props is especially evident when moving from the 856 down to the 536. The performance hit was almost painful and I quickly put the 856 back on. All three of these props worked well, and would suffice. However, after using the ACME 856, I don't see myself putting the factory prop back on anytime soon.


Now we will have it in the latest PN version...

[core-rider]

Keep in mind this review is a bit old. There are a few more choices out there today. I'm went from the 644 to the 1464 and love it. I'm running a bit more weight than you say you're wanting to run but IMHO you can't go wrong with the 1464 unless you want more top end.

[TRDon]

What kind of top end are you getting out of your 1464?

[johnboyy7]

1464 has great hole shot. Not sue on top end. I haven't opened it up since I got it. I was told 40-42. My first prop was the 644. I run 2400.

[TRDon]

That might be fine for me. I am more concerned about wear and tear on the engine and transmission from a prop that is sized for much less weight than I run. I rarely open up my boat so maybe something like that woul dbe good for me and it will grow with me if I want to upgrade sometime down the road.

[core-rider]

I run 27-28MPH at 3500 RPM's
30 MPH at 4000 RPM's
32-33 MPH at 4500 RPM's

I don't usually go higher than that and don't need to go any faster for the most part.

[TRDon]

I run 27-28MPH at 3500 RPM's
30 MPH at 4000 RPM's
32-33 MPH at 4500 RPM's

I don't usually go higher than that and don't need to go any faster for the most part.

Solid numbers, exactly what I was looking for, thanks CR