What prop is best?

Scott, unfortunately, there isnt much demand for your old props. The damaged 12x15 would cost more to repair (~$125) than its worth (~$80-125 in good shape). The 12x16 is a bit of an oddball size, at least for a Correct Craft- the 12" diameter is meant for a smaller 16' boat and those generally came with smaller engines that mated well to props with 13-14" of pitch. You can try listing it to see if theres interest, but it too, would only be worth $80-125 in nice shape.

A new OJ 12x13 would set you back around $300. The Acme would run a little closer to $350 using the CCFan discount from Delta Propeller.

Larry, prepare to be impressed. Both are good props, but the Acme is better until you get to the 250+ hp range where youre spinning closer to 5k RPM. The 1210 is definitely the better skiing prop (holeshot, speed holding, mid range punch, etc). Ive seen it outrun the OJ up top most of the time as well... again, on a stock powerplant. Ive seen it push a Ford powered Mustang to the 50mph mark- so it works well on a faster running hull/engine combo as well as the slow ones (like mine).

Scott, personally I wouldnt spend another dime trying to turn an old, inappropriate prop into something that resembles the right one for your boat. The more a prop is repaired, repitched and tweaked, the more flexy it becomes. Keep one around for a spare and get yourself a new wheel that performs properly.

TRBenj wrote: I like the acme 1210 better than the Oj 12x13 on a stock powerplant on a 16' boat. Better holeshot and very comparable top end. That 12x16 is way wrong for that boat... Too bad you didn't inquire prior to getting it fixed.

Probably right. Maybe I could sell the 12X16 and have the 12X15 changed to a 12X14 and that would get me a little closer. Is that even possible? My friend John said you can chage a prop like this up or down 1 inch but no more. What do you think?

I have an idea and it's free. How about going back to the prop shop and ask them what happened??? +1 on the OJ,not as much bling as an Acme CNC but the best prop for the smaller boats.

My 76 tique is the same boat as yours and my 76 OMC/Chevy 305 is pretty much the same motor as yours (the 305 is 230 HP). The stock prop for these boats was a Federal 12 x 14. Not sure how yours came to have such a high pitch prop on it, but I am guessing it was not performing optimally. After 8 years of no problems at all, my federal found its way to the bottom of the lake last week.      I was loaned an OJ 12 x 13 to try and am VERY impressed with the performance of that prop, so that would be my recommendation if you are looking to buy new. I havent pulled the trigger yet, as I have a couple others to try, but it's hard to believe either of those will out perform this. (at this point I am referring to hole shot and smoothness and "solidness" of the pull when skiing. I havent been able to check top end yet.)

I am curious as to the top end of your boat with that 12 x 16. In theory it would be faster, but at the same time, I would guess it is limiting the top RPM and hence limiting the top speed. My stock set up ran 50.7, last time GPS'd. I am hoping to find out what I get with the OJ, but I have to track down a GPS, as I don't have one. Top speed isnt critical to me so if I have lost a few mph, I would still go with the 12 x 13.