Prop suggestion for a 1996 SN?

[Searay]

We do mostly water-skiing and are in need of a new prop. I have the GT-40 engine and usually ski with only one or two other people in the boat. I weigh 190 and the other skiers are much lighter than me. I don't know if the prop can make a difference in the wake, but the smoother the better for us. Any suggestions?

[prairiethunder]

RE: Prop suggestion for a 1996 SN?

i believe the most popular and liked prop is the ACME 422. some have tried a three blade on here and posted results.... I think the three blade was higher top end about 200 rpm higher rev. per mph at the top end. I found this from Jeff. feel free to correct me (anyone)

hope this helps!

Nautiquejeff's comments;

Here's some information from ACME props. Not sure if it is exactly what you're looking for, but it might help. These are 4-blade props. Their web site seems to be down right now, but the address is www.acmemarine.com.

12.5X15.5X1.0-RH (#422) is for direct drive (center engine) Nautiques with PCM Power-Plus Transmissions (from 1989 to present). Replaces 14x16RH 3 bladed prop.

13.0X12.5X1.0-RH (#208) is for direct drive (center engine) Nautiques with Warner Gear 1:1 Transmission (prior to 1989). Replaces 13x13RH 3-bladed prop.

13.5X17.5X1-1/8RH (#380) is for V-DRIVE Nautiques without ballast tanks OR with factory installed rear ballast tanks only.

13.5X16.0X1-1/8RH (#536) is for V-DRIVE Nautiques with rear AND center ballast tanks or V-DRIVE Nautiques that have had additional weight (above factory installed rear tanks) placed in them.[/url]

[Rick]

RE: Prop suggestion for a 1996 SN?

My 2000 SN was used for practice several years ago before the Malibu Open. Everyone there were going deep into 39 1/2 off. It has a 422 on it.

[2gofaster]

RE: Prop suggestion for a 1996 SN?

The Acme 422 is the standard prop I'd put on one. On my 05 I put the 3 blade 670 on it. It turned 200 more rpm at 34mph, but had a bit softer wake.

[TRBenj]

RE: Prop suggestion for a 1996 SN?

2go, I think you mean 470. No such thing as a 670 as far as Im aware.

The 422 is a good prop, but the Acme 1442 (13.25x15 3-blade) is better in every way on that hull/motor combination. Ive tried them all and thats what Im running on my '90.

[MARK-S]

RE: Prop suggestion for a 1996 SN?

My 1996 was purchased new in 1998. The boat was a leftover sitting at MWCC storehouse. It had a 3 blade on it stock but MWCC put a 4 blade that the 97 was using on it. Never got to try the 3 blade but everyone said get the 4 blade.

[TRBenj]

Re: RE: Prop suggestion for a 1996 SN?

My 1996 was purchased new in 1998. The boat was a leftover sitting at MWCC storehouse. It had a 3 blade on it stock but MWCC put a 4 blade that the 97 was using on it. Never got to try the 3 blade but everyone said get the 4 blade.

The 13x16 4-blade Legend was a nice improvement over the stock 14x16 3-blades of the early-mid 90's (Ive seen both Federals and OJ's)... but they dont hold a candle to the new-tech CNC props. Like I said, Ive tried them all and nothing beats the 1442.

[2gofaster]

RE: Re: RE: Prop suggestion for a 1996 SN?

Oops, yes that was a typo. 470 is what I meant to type.

[madboater2]

which prop comes from factory on 2004 Air Natique SZ211 LE?

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