77 Ski Tique prop

i am new to this forum and would like some help with propeller options for a '77 ski tique. the current prop on it is marked 12R14. i don't understand propellers very well, being more of an engine person, but i believe this means 12" 14deg. pitch, right hand rotation? the current prop is pretty banged up and needs to be reconditioned or replaced, because it is vibrating quite a bit. i will be taking a look at the boat over the weekend to check for other sources of vibration as well, such as a bent driveshaft, bent strut, worn out strut bearings, or misalignment (is there anything i may have missed?)

my question is, is this the standard type of prop used on ski tiques (Ford 302 engine)? the boat is now mainly used during the summer to pull wakeboarders at a water sports camp (ie. teenage beginners). is this a good size and pitch, or does anyone have other recommendations? it has worked well the past few years in this role, but the top speed is high for wakeboarding (~50mph) and more low speed pulling power would be welcome.

thank you

Tim, Your mind is slipping!!
the tique and the 540

Paul, I'm one of the people who had bad results with a 13" dia. prop (540) running too close to the hull. Reid P had the same results and I'd love to meet the people Tim has always referred too that "love them" on the hull. Stick with the 12". Look into a OJ. Don't go less than a 13" pitch - it will over rev. The 13 on the hull is fine for the wake boarding.

TRBenj wrote: Also, dont forget that the 12x14 Federal performs identical to the 12x13 OJ. The next step down in pitch for an OJ prop would be a 12x12.

Paul, Tim brought up a good point that yes, I did forget! It gets confusing but basicly because of the prop blade area on the OJ's and the Acme's, their props with 1" less pitch compared to a standard Federal or Michigan perform the same. So, to correct myself, if you get a OJ, don't go less than a 12" pitch. A standard Federal or Michigan would be the 13"

thank you for all the replies. i think i will start by having the 12x14 prop refurbished, then look into picking up a new one and having the current one as a spare. i checked a few online parts suppliers and the OJ website, but none of them list a 12x12 prop. could this have been discontinued, or would this possibly be a special order item?