New prop, any suggestions?

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  • NCH2oSki
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Jul 2003
    • 1159

    • Maryville, TN

    • 2005 ski nautique 206 SE

    New prop, any suggestions?

    I need a new prop after an encounter with a submerged log this weekend. I am open to suggestions. I was really satisfied with the performance of the original OJ Legend 4 blade that came stock on my 99 ski nautique with the GT40.
    2005 Ski Nautique 206 SE, Acme 422, PP SG 8.0, ND Tower
    2011 strada with strada bindings

    Prior Boats:
    1986 Sunbird skier with 150 Evinrude VRO
    1992 Mastercraft prostar 190, with Powerslot
    1999 Ski Nautique GT-40
    1999 Sport Nautique, GT-40 FCT,



    www.skiersofknoxville.org
  • Dr.John
    • May 2004
    • 225

    • Austin, USA

    • 2001 Sport/Air- SOLD

    #2
    RE: New prop, any suggestions?

    I just got the Acme 422, which is the standard recommendation from Acme for the GT40.
    There is much debate about 3 vs. 4 blade.
    I think much depends on your weighting...i.e. heavy = 4 blade, stock = 3 blade., although since you are prolly skiing (SN) more than boarding, you may benefit from the 3 blade. (Karl DeLoof, jump in here!)
    If you go 3 blade, post your findings!
    What you WILL notice going to an Acme is smoothness.
    \'01 Sporty Air Nautique

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    • NCH2oSki
      1,000 Post Club Member
      • Jul 2003
      • 1159

      • Maryville, TN

      • 2005 ski nautique 206 SE

      #3
      RE: New prop, any suggestions?

      My boat is never weighted, so that is not an issue. We are slalom skiers, with an ocasional tuber, or boarder. I am curious about switching to a 3 blade and how it may affect my wake size or hardness.
      2005 Ski Nautique 206 SE, Acme 422, PP SG 8.0, ND Tower
      2011 strada with strada bindings

      Prior Boats:
      1986 Sunbird skier with 150 Evinrude VRO
      1992 Mastercraft prostar 190, with Powerslot
      1999 Ski Nautique GT-40
      1999 Sport Nautique, GT-40 FCT,



      www.skiersofknoxville.org

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