ATTN: Super Air/Super Sport 502 "PYTHON" owners

[N2Orbit]

I have a Super Air with a 502 Python(Don't ask, its not For Sale) and run 2500#pounds of ballast weight! I was wondering what prop you Python 502 guys current run and what you would suggest/recommend for my application, a heavily loaded/weighted down 502 "Python" powered Super Air. I currently have one of the earlier CNC props that ACME came out with several years ago and it has been repaired once already, a few years back. It's never been the same since being repaired! I'm now in the market for a new prop and could use some suggestions on what to get and where to get a good price! Please help out a fellow Python brother!

[PGMorty]

Prop for Python Super Air

The best prop for your application (boat, engine, weight, event) is a 4 blade. Less slippage and better acceleration than a 3 blade. The combination you describe is almost exactly the same as mine except I also do some barefooting. At 330 pounds I need 45- 46mph so it is only the python's 430 HP that makes this possible - along with the prop I run: OJ Nibral 4 blade 18 pitch. I recently bought the same pitch in a polished Stainless Steel prop as a spare but have not tried it yet. My OJ pulls a deep water barefoot start very well and handles all the ballast you could put in for a great wake. Hope this helps.

[WakeSlayer]

I run an Acme 644 on mine.

I don't like the stainless prop idea. Better not hit anything or you are going to be in trouble. The NIbral props give first. Stainless is going to transfer some impact up the shaft and is more likely to damage the the drivetrain.

[PGMorty]

Stainless Prop on Inboard

QUOTE=WakeSlayer;153746]I run an Acme 644 on mine.


I don't like the stainless prop idea. Better not hit anything or you are going to be in trouble. The NIbral props give first. Stainless is going to transfer some impact up the shaft and is more likely to damage the the drivetrain.[/QUOTE]

What are the specs on the Acme 644?
Totally agree regarding running a Stainless as main prop. That's why I do not have it on the boat. It would be grreat to see how it pulls and accelerates. I own it because I was looking for a spare and Bart's or Overton's or somebody had it in the clearance bin for for some ridiculous price for $150 or $180 or something like that. Would only run it in water that I knew was very clean and zero chance of a log lurking in the depths.

[wake_fun]

I run the 644 also. I don't have the python though.
http://www.acmemarine.com/prop-list_ski-boat.php