Prop advice for 2013 230

[ffmedic74]

I have a 2013 230 with the 409hp engine 1.48:1 gear reduction and factory ballast. We normally have 4-6 people in the boat (2 being little ones). The lake we are on has 1,200 miles of shoreline and have friends at other docks so do non water sports cruising on the lake. We mainly surf, sky ski, and barefoot. Currently at 22mph I am at 3,000RPMs and 41mph I am at 5,300RPMs. Currently have the ACME 1235 prop (14.50x14.250 and 0.105 cup). Considering going to

1941 14.50x15.5 and 0.105 cup should reduce RPMs 300
1589 14.50x16.0 and 0.135 cup should reduce RPMs 450
1847 14.50x16.0 and 0.165 cup should reduce RPMs 550

Am I crazy for considering a a 1589 or an 1847 to help keep the RPMs down a bit for cruising speed? No matter if the ballast is full or extra people, the boat still feels like it has a ton of extra power and never struggles. I am used to direct drives where 27mph=2,700RPMs.

[nyryan2001]

ff- I'd tell you to stick with what you got. You have a heavy hitting Vdrive wakeboat, wake machine purpose built for 0-23mph. dont compare it to a DD. completely different parameters, and performance characteristics.

If you wanted to increase tq capability, carry more weight.... there is a lot we could do. But your 40mph+ requirement for barefooting plus needs for wakesurfing have you wide across the performance band, in a boat designed for 0-23mph. 1235 is perfrect for how you use your boat.

putting 16" pitch prop on a 230 is like putting those tiny thin street racing tires on a mountain bike. you'll lose a ton of tq hole shot and you'll increase your time 0-23mph when sac'd by 5-10 seconds.

[hotrod508]

I Agree 100% with nyryan2001