Advise for new prop (pic says it all)

qwert1420 09-14-2003, 7:37 PM

The pictures say it all. The prop was an OJ Legend 13x13 on a 94 MC Prostar 205. Does anyone have advise on a new prop? I usually run between 1500 to 2000 lbs when wakeboarding but I am looking for an "all around" prop.

qwert1420 09-14-2003, 7:43 PM

Same prop, different angle.

(phaeton) · (phaeton) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 09-14-2003, 7:48 PM

13 X 11 1/2" Acme 3 blade. You wont believe the difference.
Check www.propellersonline.com

(colorider) · (colorider) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 09-14-2003, 7:53 PM

I don't have prop advice, but would suggest you get your strut checked out by the dealer. If you hit that hard, chances are your shaft strut got tweaked too.

(phaeton) · (phaeton) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 09-14-2003, 7:57 PM

Good advice Andrew. I would also check the strut bearing. It could be the picture but it looks like it is coming out and climbing the prop shaft.

www.Wake-Me.com

(magic) · (magic) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 09-15-2003, 7:36 AM

I second the 13x11 1/2 Acme 3 blade and checking the strut.

I have a Cal-Air DD (very similar in size to the 205) that I run ~1500lbs plus people, gear, stereo... and went from a 4 blade 13x13 OJ to an Acme 13x11 1/2 3 blade. Oh my, what a difference. I really notice it when I put the old prop back on.

Better hole shot, better speed holding and still does 45mph (via GPS) unloaded.

sandman 09-15-2003, 2:50 PM

I third that on the ACME.

(levi) · (levi) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 09-15-2003, 3:03 PM

I don't even pretend to know much about the whole prop vs. prop stuff...but I thought that a 4 blade was better than a 3 blade for hole shot for a weighted boat? Can someone enlighten me on why the 3 blade is better? Thx.........

(uga33) · (uga33) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 09-15-2003, 3:14 PM

I fourth the ACME. I had an OJ on my Centurion and bent it and put an ACME on it. World a difference from my OJ. I went with the 4 blade, but they say the ACME 3 blade is as good as the four blade. I went 4 blades because I heard better things about the 4 blade than the 3 blade. Best price on new props are at www.propellersonline.com

(csquared) · (csquared) **Join Date: Jan 2002** 09-15-2003, 3:31 PM

With that kind of damage, it is doubtful you did anything to the shaft or strut, but worth checking.

That prop is definately repairable if you don't want to spring for a new one or if you just want a spare.

grantmi1 09-15-2003, 3:48 PM

Mine is worse I should post pics.

(robandrus) · (robandrus) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 09-16-2003, 10:35 AM

As long as we're on props, I have an 87 MC tristar 220, prop has had a hard life. Right now it's got a 14x18 4 blade OJ prop. Should I stick with a 14 or go down to a 13? This boat is fast with out the weight, but when you fill the fat seat, sack and 7 people it struggles more than I think it should. It also makes the Perfect pass sluggish with a lot of weight, with only 2 people its great. Help please?

qwert1420 09-16-2003, 3:25 PM

Good eye Phaeton. The top bushing did work itself up and out. I have no idea how this could have happened and I will replace the strut bushings. In the event the shaft and/or shaft strut was tweaked, does anyone how it is checked and how it is staightened?

grantmi1 09-16-2003, 3:36 PM

You use a dial indicator on a base preferably a magnet base. Machine shops would have this gage. You set the gage on the trailer and read the shaft runout. They say no more than 0.003".

wuneyewilly 09-16-2003, 4:49 PM

What is ACME's website? For heavily weighted boats, is the ACME 3 or 4 blade the best? I too have heard great things about the 3, but always heard a 4 for weight is best...

grantmi1 09-16-2003, 5:03 PM

3 Blade, http://www.acmemarine.com

(phaeton) · (phaeton) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 09-16-2003, 5:14 PM

I would call and ask ACME but from what I know the 3 blade is the best for D-drives and the 4 blade is best for V-drives.

www.Wake-Me.com

grantmi1 09-17-2003, 9:50 AM

Here is mine
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(phaeton) · (phaeton) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 09-17-2003, 11:47 AM

DOH!

wuneyewilly 09-17-2003, 3:53 PM

Damn! Did you try pulling a 'James Bond' and jump the levee?

grantmi1 09-17-2003, 4:02 PM

LMAO, you guys are halarious. Ya my friend apparently hit a biig rock. I was in the water and had to swim to the boat. It sounded loud when it hit. The shaft is fine.

(hyperlitenrd) · (hyperlitenrd) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 09-17-2003, 4:10 PM

here r mine
whats left of our composite props

grantmi1 09-17-2003, 4:38 PM

LMAO, this is becoming a props and boat pics thread. Well I say bring em on, lets see more of this damage.