ACME 540 ???

or..."new 540 on the way"!

Thanks Zach!!

My favorite is the Ellis 13 x 14
Runs faster than a 13 x 13 and a 13 x 14 Federal.
But the Ellis (my favorite) developed a slight vibration.

Ellis now builds surface drive props.
I keep meaning to call (during business hours) to see if they still service their old inboard props.

Al,
The Ellis is what I've been running all summer. The 73 had a Federal 13x14 Super Cup when I bought it, but only ran it on the maiden voyage. She would just touch 49-50 on both speedos. (no gps) The trailer that the boat came with is for a newer/wider inboard. When I loaded the boat on the trailer the first time, somehow the boat dropped off one of the bunks and I bent the prop on the guard.

I put the Ellis on and lost 2-3 mph on the top. The prop is not bad, but not perfect.. the boat has a bit of a viberation in the upper range.

The bad thing is ,I have never run a tach (didnt work when I bought the 73 and I sent it out for repair.... 5 months ago, but thats another story: ,)so I dont know where I'm taching out at WOT.

What prop are you running on your 74?

It's saved for either of you two as far as I'm concerned. I'm out for the evening Ill try to check up on you guys on that there smart phone I have!

Fyi any time everyone on here wants something I'm completely open to group buys. If everyone does an impeller service in the spring Hell let's do a group buy! Anything anyone can come up with. (Besides Acme products )

PM me Zach if Wood doesn't want the 540.

Had to ask. You might have said yes.....

phatsat67 wrote: I lied I thought there were 2 540's up stairs but there was one. If he doesn't want to swing it right now you can have it. Since I got your hopes up I will match Delta's price with shipping on a fresh 540.

Can you match on a 912 or a 1218?

Tom

I lied I thought there were 2 540's up stairs but there was one.

If he doesn't want to swing it right now you can have it. Since I got your hopes up I will match Delta's price with shipping on a fresh 540.

phatsat67 wrote: I have 2 540's in stock and the last one I sold was mine.

???

Zach the balls in you're court.

Zachy, the code is located on the Links page and is 20%. A 540 comes in at $345.16 and free shipping.

Is N3 an official site sponsor like Delta yet? They should be!

Yes, you want the 540. You need a much higher hp engine and/or a lot more cubic inches to turn a 430, generally speaking. Not sure why some CC's shipped with larger props (my Skier came with a 12x15 instead of the typical 12x14, just like your boat would normally have come with a 13x13) but the smaller wheel (13x13 or equivalent like the 540) will improve performance in every way.

And I hear you on cost... new props arent cheap! The 540 is worth the money though... and if Zach can do as good or a touch better than Delta (~$345 with the discount last I checked) then youre doing great.

62 wood wrote: Looks like we got a group buy goin' on!

Sounds good to me!

TRBenj wrote: Hopefully Zach can help you out... but dont get your hopes up *too* much. IIRC, Delta's price (with the CCF discount and free shipping) is basically line on line with most dealers' cost. Add in Delta's liberal return policy and they can be pretty hard to beat. Ive had dealers try and do me favors and match Delta's pricing, and they simply cant do it.

Yes I would definitely compare the two deals.

cphase wrote: Winter deal for an Acme 540, peaked my interest!!

Looks like we got a group buy goin' on!

Just for you! haha Call me