Hit a log today

[Max20]

Hit a log under the surface of the water today. Anything over idle the boat shutters real bad so we idled back to the ramp. I assume new prop needed. If I’m buying one, any advice?

Thinking I’ll send this one out to get repaired and have a spare if it’s not too bad. Haven’t even looked at it yet

[RC_Hinojosa]

Be sure to inspect your strut, shaft & rudder as well.

If you plan on running extra weight, now would be a good opportunity to reprop and save the repaired as your spare.

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[Max20]

It’s time for the break in checkup at the dealer.

Forgot some details. Brand new Makai dropping it off for the break in oil change tonight.

Will the shaft rudder and strut be obvious if there’s damage? Any recommendations on a prop?

[Max20]

Looked everything over pretty good. It appears the prop is all that got damaged. And only the end of one of the blades really. Thankful it wasn’t worse and all we had to do was idle back to the ramp.

Anyone have prop suggestions for makai with the 400?

[RC_Hinojosa]

Depends on several factors...

Motor
Primary Activity
Elevation
RPMs under max load
Max Ballast

Wakemakers has a Propfinder online utility to help but I directly reached out directly to ACME with my specifics to get my recent recommendation to move to a 2937 15x11 in my Craz.

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[TXSurf4]

Looked everything over pretty good. It appears the prop is all that got damaged. And only the end of one of the blades really. Thankful it wasn’t worse and all we had to do was idle back to the ramp.

Anyone have prop suggestions for makai with the 400?

What prop do you have currently?


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[Max20]

My spec sheet says OJ 945 15 x 13 4 blade.

Max speed is ~38 mph right now. Today, prior to the incident with the log I filled ballast (4,000 lbs) getting ready to surf. I did have a heavy load with 9 hefty adults and 2 kids, guessing right around 2,000 lbs of people and it would not plane. I would say I was abnormally heavy today and have not had any issues with power prior to today with power.

Long story short I “think” I’m ok with the prop I had but if there’s something else out there I’m all ears.

Thanks in advance guys.

Btw...I joined the board with a new max on order just prior to covid but when the factory shut down I made a great deal on the Makai in exchange for what I had ordered....hence my screen name Max 20. In case anyone was wondering.

[Max20]

1 more thing - it surfed awesome with the heavy load. Wave was huge! Under normal circumstances with 1/2 the people weight I am able to surf wonderfully without the rope with factory ballast. I do not see me adding lead or additional bags in the future.

[TXSurf4]

Is it a 19 or a 20 Makai?


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[Max20]

To answer the questions. I’m not sure what elevation Cincinnati is, but it’s not way above sea level. I have the 400 motor and I would say primarily our activity is surfing. I do pull the kids on a wakeboard but do not run any ballast - they’re still young and don’t need a huge wave to ramp. I’m early 40’s and have no desire to catch huge air on a wakeboard whatsoever but I do LOVE to surf.

[Max20]

It’s a 2019. Leftover, which is why I got such a great deal on it. I am not sure if it has the 1.76 tranny or not. They got the boat at the dealer in the July ‘19 timeframe

[Surgical_ass]

Depends on several factors...

Motor
Primary Activity
Elevation
RPMs under max load
Max Ballast

Wakemakers has a Propfinder online utility to help but I directly reached out directly to ACME with my specifics to get my recent recommendation to move to a 2937 15x11 in my Craz.

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Hows the 2937 working out for you?

[RC_Hinojosa]

Hows the 2937 working out for you?Like a champ! The OJ 945 was pretty decent with stock ballast and even with my Enzos but adding lead & a Sumo Sac, it was struggling.

The ACME 2937 pulls like a Freight train, whether loaded for surfing or quickly getting on plane for wakeboarding.

Surf rpms while loaded are down by like 800, it feels a lot more capable in its powerband now.

Definitely a solid upgrade now that I run around 5,600 lbs while surfing!

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[TXSurf4]

1 more thing - it surfed awesome with the heavy load. Wave was huge! Under normal circumstances with 1/2 the people weight I am able to surf wonderfully without the rope with factory ballast. I do not see me adding lead or additional bags in the future.


To answer the questions. I’m not sure what elevation Cincinnati is, but it’s not way above sea level. I have the 400 motor and I would say primarily our activity is surfing. I do pull the kids on a wakeboard but do not run any ballast - they’re still young and don’t need a huge wave to ramp. I’m early 40’s and have no desire to catch huge air on a wakeboard whatsoever but I do LOVE to surf.


It’s a 2019. Leftover, which is why I got such a great deal on it. I am not sure if it has the 1.76 tranny or not. They got the boat at the dealer in the July ‘19 timeframe

I am pretty sure you have the 1.5 as far as transmissions go. The 1.76 wasn't put on the 400 until MY 2020 and the 15 x 13 isn't a factory option on the 1.76. It sounds like you are happy with the 15x13 prop so you could always just get another one in the same pitch and have a spare or you could always try a different pitch to get a little more torque if that is what you are wanting. RC said he called ACME and they helped him figure out which prop was best for his application/wants so you can always try that.

[Max20]

Thanks for all the reply’s folks. I’m going to buy the same prop OJ945 and repair the one I have as well for a spare. Delta propeller is local to me so I am going to go through them.

Like I said, my boat is now at the dealer for break in oil change/checkup. I will see what they want for a new prop but my guess is it will be less expensive to go directly to Delta.