Prop (which) SL450?

[MustGoFast]

Curious what prop yall run? Boat I demod had a 16x17 got up loaded fine just a bit slow, also was capable of 41+mph. Wondering g if I'd be happy with the 16x15 rather than the typical 16x13.9 (sport prop), would like to keep some of the rpm/fuel/speed benefits of more prop. Anyone done that?

[MustGoFast]

Also anyone turning a 17" thought I saw that somewhere appears to be enough clearance but haven't measured

[larry_arizona]

17" won't clear, the 16x13.9 is truly an ideal prop, Supra co-engineered it with acme specifically for the 1.76 trans.

You will be around 36/37 mph top speed, but I don't know too many people who enjoy cruising any faster than that.


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[sandm]

You will be around 36/37 mph top speed, but I don't know too many people who enjoy cruising any faster than that.


my buddy that used to go with us in Boise was a crazy good slalom skier even into his 50's and needed 35-36mph to ski. his boomerang was ideal but we did have the supra and tige at that speed for him.

[KnoxMojo]

Curious what prop yall run? Boat I demod had a 16x17 got up loaded fine just a bit slow, also was capable of 41+mph. Wondering g if I'd be happy with the 16x15 rather than the typical 16x13.9 (sport prop), would like to keep some of the rpm/fuel/speed benefits of more prop. Anyone done that?

I run the OJ 16x15, it does really well and is a nice mix of power for wakeboarding and surfing and empty cruising. Fully loaded for surfing it spins around 3400rpm, 3/4 loaded wakeboarding, right at 4k. Empty cruising at 3900 rpms is about 28. I also have the OJ 16x14, it surfs about the same rpm but is 4400 wakeboarding and 25 cruising. You can call Eric direct at OJ, tell him I (Scott) sent you and you're on the forum, he'll take care of you.

[MustGoFast]

I run the OJ 16x15, it does really well and is a nice mix of power for wakeboarding and surfing and empty cruising. Fully loaded for surfing it spins around 3400rpm, 3/4 loaded wakeboarding, right at 4k. Empty cruising at 3900 rpms is about 28. I also have the OJ 16x14, it surfs about the same rpm but is 4400 wakeboarding and 25 cruising. You can call Eric direct at OJ, tell him I (Scott) sent you and you're on the forum, he'll take care of you.

How do u comp oj vs acme? Everything I've seen says acme is better more consistent lighter and etc.

[sandm]

How do u comp oj vs acme? Everything I've seen says acme is better more consistent lighter and etc.

grabs popcorn and starts eating :) :)

either brand makes great props....
oj had some struggles with skiers products 15+ years ago with "prop growl" but it's long gone. imo it's more a ford/chevy thing today.

as knox mentioned, call OJ props and they will hook you up. if you want acme call nettle props and they will hook you up.

[KnoxMojo]

How do u comp oj vs acme? Everything I've seen says acme is better more consistent lighter and etc.

ACME does a better job advertising. OJ you can deal directly with the factory. I've ran the same acme and OJ prop back to back. I thought the acme was a little twitchy and the OJ a bit smoother. Eric is also great to deal with. He takes care of us.

[larry_arizona]

Frankly, both prop makers are excellent options, i shop price to make my choice at end of the day.


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[MustGoFast]

Ok ive had one prop (acme) for 7 years on the BU so just not up to speed on what's out there or what's changed.

[KnoxMojo]

Ok ive had one prop (acme) for 7 years on the BU so just not up to speed on what's out there or what's changed.

OJ factory is right beside the Malibu plant. Been in business for decades

[HFarr]

OJ factory is right beside the Malibu plant. Been in business for decadesSo what you are saying is that Malibu probably doesn't put OJ on their boats because they are neighbors, and neighbors generally don't get along. Unless they have a really big fence between them. LOL!

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[Mxmark4]

OJ is local to Knoxmojo and I. You go downcthere and see Eric. He takes care of us for sure. Always has somenswag for my kids which is nice and cut me an awesome deal on my new prop last year. I bought a travel case and puller from him as well. He has kept us on the water for the last 3 years with quick turnaround and will even fix my Acme prop if I ding it.

[KnoxMojo]

So what you are saying is that Malibu probably doesn't put OJ on their boats because they are neighbors, and neighbors generally don't get along. Unless they have a really big fence between them. LOL!

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lol, I know they do a lot of testing with Malibu. Most the local brands use them and acme both.

[MJHSupra]

So what you are saying is that Malibu probably doesn't put OJ on their boats because they are neighbors, and neighbors generally don't get along. Unless they have a really big fence between them. LOL!

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Or if the neighbor's dog poops in the front yard each AM.

[MustGoFast]

Is there a board contact at oj or someone people work with ae they're digital is not as good as OJ I'm interested but they also don't have as much retail presence so still learning

[MJHSupra]

Is there a board contact at oj or someone people work with ae they're digital is not as good as OJ I'm interested but they also don't have as much retail presence so still learning

At OJ, I've always worked with Eric and he was pretty easy to contact on the phone.
Can't say I go online much with them b/c I just call them directly and give them the info and what I'm looking for

The overall company name is Johnson Propeller (pretty sure) and they have been in business for a LONG time. Super nice people. Every time I go down there from Knoxville, they are aways giving me a free t-shirt or something.