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quinner 
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 Posted: September-23-2014 at 1:23pm |
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Thursday is fine, I am typically home by 5:30, you can come by anytime though, just let me know so I can leave the launch key or whatever.
Timmy will chime in I'm sure but there is a 3 blade option, don't recall the model, supposedly will give maybe +1mph over the 422 and some say change the wake/table slightly |
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TRBenj
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Posted: September-23-2014 at 1:12pm |
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Could have sworn you had a 13x17 around at GL... Maybe a spare? If you're only pulling the 14x16 4200 then I'd go 422 or even slightly smaller... 1442 or 470. I'm not sure how that freak 176 Zach had was pulling a 668 4600+ with only 240hp, that's really really strong. I do have a used/reworked 668 I'd sell cheap if you want to go that direction though.
The name of the game is matching size (mostly pitch, followed by cup, then diam) to proper wot rpm. Blade count is a secondary concern, both 3's and 4's are very good. Acme doesn't make any 3-blades in the 15.5-16" pitch range, so that will dictate your choices somewhat. If going with a a 15" prop, the best ones are 3-blades. |
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Frankenotter
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Posted: September-23-2014 at 1:03pm |
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CQ, we can definitely make that happen. What time do you get back from work on the weekdays? Thursday might work. I have a wedding on Friday.
Zach, I might take you up on the 668. If nothing else just to have as a spare. Looks like the answer is 4 blades across the board? |
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Frankenotter
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Posted: September-23-2014 at 12:47pm |
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Whoops.
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quinner
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Posted: September-23-2014 at 12:40pm |
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Chris, I have a spare 422 somewhere and I also have a 422 on the 206, either of which you are welcome to try out. Weather looks great this week if you want to drop by and give it a try. We could pull the BU off the other lift and put the 176 on it to make the swap.
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phatsat67
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Posted: September-23-2014 at 12:28pm |
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Chris, I put a 668 on a 240 horse 17'6" this last fall and it turned it 4600-4700 rpms, I was impressed. A 422 would be just fine as well. 668 is a 422 with a little more cup commonly used on the 6.0 196 boats.
The owner uses it on a private slalom lake and loves the prop. Either of the two would be a good pick for your rig but I do have some discounted old stock 668s if you are interested. |
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TRBenj
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Posted: September-23-2014 at 12:24pm |
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Noooooooo, definitely not a 540. All 176's had 1.23's.
Pretty sure we verified you have a 13x17 on there. You'd benefit quite a bit by getting the revs up to 4600. I bet an acme 422 would get you pretty close. |
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storm34
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Posted: September-23-2014 at 12:19pm |
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Edit - that's why I shouldn't talk props... Tim would be the man to ask.
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hotboat
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Posted: September-23-2014 at 12:07pm |
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Take the nut off the shaft, that's where the dai/pitch are marked
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Posted: September-23-2014 at 12:06pm |
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With the season coming to a close, I'm turning attention to the winter projects. I want to upgrade my prop (and possibly an ARE shaft) and want to get some opinions while I still have the boat in the water.
Zack, Chris, and Joel (I think?).......you guys came and stole the prop off the 176 at Green Lake last year. One of you gave me a recommendation for an upgrade and I can't remember what it was. Here is what's on the boat currently  Are these numbers just from prop repair shops or do they mean something?   With this prop I'm getting 41mph at 4200rpm (GPS) with a completely empty boat. Stock 351 @ 240hp. I use it exclusively for slalom and barefoot. 3 blade? 4 blade? Looking for a good ACME recommendation. Cheers! Chris |
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