Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

BMWboatski

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Am I going to be ok to wakeboard with the factory prop on a 2006 Crownline deck boat with the factory prop?
 
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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

Don't know. "Factory" means little other than the factory installed it. That doesn't mean it is the right one.

I would work with the dealer to make sure you get the right prop, for you, after a trial.
 
Bondo

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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

Ayuh,...
 
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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

I will only add that as far as tasks go, wakeboarding is not very dependent on propeller selection. The biggest problem facing a wakeboard pulling boat is maintaining speed close to the point of coming on, or falling off, plane. This is not particularly influenced by prop choice unless the boat is underpowered. With that said, I HIGHLY recommend helm adjustable trim tabs for an I/O powered V-hull that is to be used for wakeboarding.

Deepwater starts for a slalom skier is much harder than a wakeboard start, and thus that task is highly affected by prop choice.
 
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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

Thanks QC much more helpful than Bondo who seemed to look for the quickest smart *** remark rather than trying to help. I obviously am new to the sport and boating and would not know what questions to ask, numbers to give etc. Thanks again this is definitely helpful information.
 
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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

BMWboatski said:
Thanks QC much more helpful than Bondo who seemed to look for the quickest smart *** remark rather than trying to help. I obviously am new to the sport and boating and would not know what questions to ask, numbers to give etc. Thanks again this is definitely helpful information.
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The questions Bond-o asked are very pertinent. If the factory installs the WRONG prop, the boat may: over-rev, under-rev, not plane or may be just a slug.

You DO NEED to know the answers to the questions that were asked. This is not like buying a car and driving it home. Boats have variables based on: load, engine, size, hull type, etc. One size DOES NOT fit all.

We STILL don't even know how big this boat is and what engine is in it.

Lot of S.W.A.G. going on here.

Bottom Line:

The dealer should help you but don't just take the factory prop as the RIGHT one. There are just too many variables. Trust me, your first prop will NOT be your last one. It's a disease!;):D
 
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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

Bondo's remark was not smart xxx and had every right to respond as he did. Why? If you would have looked at the very top of the page there is a "sticky" that is titled READ THIS FIRST. I suggest you read it and then come back with your apology. I would also suspect that you would have had the same response had you gone to a prop shop and asked the very same question you did here. On a boat, the prop matters regardless what you are doing. Whether or not it has a bearing on wakeboarding or not "depends" on whether the prop is allowing the engine to perform at or very near the top of the manufacturers recommended RPM band at WOT. Wakeboarding then becomes just another factor. As for the "standard" prop, it doesn't exist. Two identical boats that routinely carry very different loads will not have the same prop (unless the owners don't happen to care about the performance of their equipment).
 
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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

BMWguy,

I want to be clear, when I said "I will only add" I meant that as an endorsement of the comments before mine. My point was only that wakeboarding does not require any special prop characteristics. The other guys here are telling you how to select a prop. While Bond-o can has been know to come on strong at times, trust me, that was not one of those moments . . . ;) :D

DJ's disease comment and Silvertip's qualifications of my point are valid as well.
 
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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

Ayuh,....

I'm sorry
I'm sorry
 
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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

Whoa!

Let's all calm down here.

Granted, to get good info. one needs good info. We all agree.

To the original poster, we only want to help but we need good information to do so. As stated, this is different than buying a CAR.

We welcome you to the boating community. It's a different group with a lot of variables.

Let us help you.
 
BMWboatski

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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

For starters try speaking like a half way educated human being. When you start every sentence with Ayuh.... You come across as A. A smart ***, or B. Down Syndrome. Sorry I made a big deal about it as I am always open to feedback, but until i ready your other posts I took the Ayuh as mockery like I was some kind of Dip **** for asking.
 
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Ayuh . . . that's like his signature dude . . . We all have to say ayuh first to get him to respond. Like wow dude, it's like his deal man . . . :eek:
 
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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

BMWboatski said:
For starters try speaking like a half way educated human being. When you start every sentence with Ayuh.... You come across as A. A smart ***, or B. Down Syndrome. Sorry I made a big deal about it as I am always open to feedback, but until i ready your other posts I took the Ayuh as mockery like I was some kind of Dip **** for asking.
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Ayuh,....

I said I'm Sorry,.... Twice.....

Now I'll make you a Promise.....

I Promise, I will Not respond to Any questions posed by Bmwboatski,.....
Ever again.....

Have a Good Day,+ Good Bye.....
 
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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

BMWboatski, picking the right prop is a tricky thing to do when you know what you are doing, but more difficult when starting from scratch. I think to get the best result from your orig. question or future questions have as much info as you can included in your question. Size/year/engine size/drive type/etc. Then there is a bit of a baseline to start with. In answer to your question, if it were me I would try what you have now and see how it goes then base future selections on what your observations are. It seems that most factory installed props are better suited as spares(which you should always have on board anyways) I have a 20' crownline bowrider with a 350 and a merc alpha one drive. I do alot of hardcore slalom skiing behind it but I also do alot of wakeboarding and kneeboarding off the tower. The factory prop was a 3 blade aluminum 22 pitch it is my spare. I stepped up and bought a high five stainless 22 pitch and WOW that thing will yank your arms off coming out of the hole. I lose a bit of top speed but the starting power is worth a few mph plus it seems to cruise at a perfect speed (18-20) for wakeboarding. Look at the back of the prop by the nut holding it on and there should be some numbers ie 15x24 that is your prop size write them down then do a search on here about how to figure prop size and what it all means(it helps alot) then you will have a much better idea on which direction to go. For now I would go with what you have and do everything you can cruise/top speed/wakeboard/etc. then go from there. Lastly make sure you don't get something way too small that lets the engine over rev too much find out your redline and don't operate over it your engine will thank you for it. Good luck
 
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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

Now I remember why this site is the best....every once in awhile someone gets their tailfeathers ruffled and it just gets better and better... I was one of them not enuf info guys once,but only once.
To the new poster,check out the search feature for this site,most of the possible questions have been asked and answered although there is the odd ball that needs to have member interaction. And always try to give as much info as possible because as stated identicle boats are never run under identicle situtations. After a little poking around on the net you will see that this is the most informative(but sometimes sarcastic) site you will find.
Good luck and Happy Boating.
Go Steelers.... :cool:
 
Rocky_Road

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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

Isn't "Ayuh"...pirate talk for, "Right on, mate"?

You just have got to use your imagination....

Bond-o "Ayuh'd" me on my very first post...then proceeded to straighten my land lubber a** out...with the exactly correct answer to my 'dumb' question.

"Ayuh"=good info.

You'll get use to it...!

Welcome Aboard!
 
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Re: Does prop matter for Wakeboarding?

Wow, that really got carried away fast... I am half tempted to try hijacking this thread to see what happens!

Peter
 
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