mnm99
Well-Known Member
Continuing from my other thread. My prop shop suggested ACME and Michigan DQX. I heard good things about both. I also heard that ACME are thin and will bend easy. Are the DQX's any better in that respect?
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That's what I thought. But the short answer to your question is yes- blade area does matter. Veem props for example are in the 97%+ blade area ratio. I'd think the DQX and Acme would be higher than 70% but have to check the specs on them. Not sure what he meant by "searay props". Searay doesn't make props- they get their props from prop companies as well.
sferguson727 put Acme props on his 340DA years ago. Do a search, should find lots about it from him. He thought it was the best thing he ever did.
Watching… also looking at new props. Expensive either way!Anyone have a good place to get a set cheaper then ACME at $1905 a piece?
I'm even thinking of going with Teignbridge props again since I know they are proven good on my boat. Maybe save some extra money.
I ended up ordering the Michigan DQ486. They are the exact same replacement SeaRay put on. I ordered them with the same 18x22 and 18x22.5 pitch with a #8 cup. I am very happy with the performance of the Teignbridge I have. The ACME were $3810 and the DQ are $2700 out the door.
Who did the sizing?
I'm currently over propped (wont make WOT) and I can either repitch the current ones (Original to the boat I think), or put a new set on.
Current is a 22"x23" Nibral with an "L" cup.
Acme is recommending a 22"x21" with a .075" cup.
Looking for specs on a DQX.
Both Acme and DQX have their +/-. Acme are supposedly thinner and great props but easily dinged and are alot more expensive. $2700 each vs $2100.