Can you surf behind an Outback (ski hull)?

[Waynes345]

OK - got my bags coming for surf setup.
Anybody running a different prop? I have the stock setup (i think it's an 11X13)? I have it sent off for tuning right now so can't be certain on size.

Not to hijack the thread, but where did you send your prop for tuning? I wrapped a rope around mine this summer and, while it was only loosely wrapped, think I may have knocked it out of true. Thanks.

[Sled491]

I run the 13 x 13 4 blade. You need some serious prop when your running 1400lbs ballast!

Wayne there is a place called the Prop shop in Ocauchee WI that fixes DD Props. That's who my dealer uses

[viking]

Sled,
do you run that prop all the time. Skiing and wakeboarding too? I'm happy with the stock prop (it's an OJ) and good hole shot with top end around 40. I ski (60) and wakeboard (40). Just getting into surfing and will try it out next season. I'm going to get a spare anyway so figured I'd set that up for surfing?

I run the 13 x 13 4 blade. You need some serious prop when your running 1400lbs ballast!

Wayne there is a place called the Prop shop in Ocauchee WI that fixes DD Props. That's who my dealer uses

[Sled491]

Yep I run that prop all the time. I ski every morning 5 days a week then some afternoons and weekends are for surfing and wakeboarding.

[kaneboats]

I run the stock 13 x 13. I can top out around 46 and it still has good holeshot and works good for surfing too. My hull is a little older so that might make a difference. It's just the right one for me. I'm 20 surf 40 wb 20 ski and 20 kneeboard and tubing.

[viking]

Sled and Kane,
what brand prop? ACME, OJ, ect.... Did u notice alot of difference with the 4 blade over 3?
Thanks

[Sled491]

Mine is a stainless I bought off some guy here on the boards. It's a lesser known name which escapes me right now. I'd say they hole shot is a bit better, but I think some of the stuff OJ and Acme are doing now with a 3 blade is just as good if not better.

To be honest I'm thinking of going back to the 3 blade and trying one like Z got for his LS as I ski every morning usually and my boat is one of 3 in the rotation, while my kids are still pretty young and don't require anything special to have fun.