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  • Andy
    • May 2008
    • 43

    • Union, MI

    • 2006 196 w/ZR6 & 89 BFN w/454

    props

    I have an 89 BFN w/ the 454 that I have owned since it was new. I've been running the stock 14 x14 Federal props that came with the boat. Are the new Acme props really so much better? I've heard they are like bolting on horsepower. Is it really a noticeable difference? Thanks for your insights.
    Current---06 196 w/ZR6
    Current---89 BFN w/454 bought new & still have it.
    Previous---85 SN
  • shag
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Jul 2003
    • 2217

    • Florida


    #2
    That is a great boat imo. If you are using a stock 3 blade, going to an appropriate 4 blade should give you a lil more out of the hole, not that that 454 doesn't already do that
    It should also make acceleration a bit smoother. You should call Acme and see what they recommend...
    Good luck!

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    • TRBenj
      1,000 Post Club Member
      • May 2005
      • 1681

      • NWCT


      #3
      I disagree on the 4-blade. The 3-blades are better for all around use in a direct drive.

      You'll get better feedback here: http://correctcraftfan.com/forum/for....asp?TID=26010
      1990 Ski Nautique
      NWCT

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      • Andy
        • May 2008
        • 43

        • Union, MI

        • 2006 196 w/ZR6 & 89 BFN w/454

        #4
        Thanks for the insights. The CCF gang have been discussing this. I appreciate your help and shag's compliment.
        Current---06 196 w/ZR6
        Current---89 BFN w/454 bought new & still have it.
        Previous---85 SN

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        • chief351
          • Aug 2007
          • 107

          • Ontario

          • 2015 SN200 ZR409

          #5
          Andy when I bolted my 422 ACME to my 90 SN with the 351 it felt like I'd added 100 hp. Another huge benefit you will get from the ACME is the smoothness. I "thought" my boat was smooth but was I ever mistaken. It was like magic the first time I nailed the throttle on that boat with the 422, unbelievable.
          New ride 2005 SN 196
          Sold 2010-09-05 - 1990 SN - 610 hrs

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          • prairiethunder
            • May 2009
            • 84



            #6
            just put a 422 on mine. will run this weekend for the first time. replaced OJ 4 blade due to damage (not caused by me). I have avoided as best I can posts on the 422 of late to try and see if I can really tell the diff
            It\'s Good to be Here
            \'97 SN

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