Acme 1868

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   Just repropped my Sport Nautique, what a difference. I was originally looking at a 654 but found a killer deal on an 1868 on ski-it-again and decided to go for broke. I bought it mainly because I'm planning on adding some heavy ballast this summer for wakeboarding, but I was curious to see how much top speed I'd lose with the smaller wheel. Apparently not much, but now I gotta spin it to win it. 47.5 @ 5500 RPM.

I was pretty surprised it was that quick since it has just over 1450 hours on the stock carbed Pro Boss. Unfortunately I don't have any numbers from the old prop since I just put PerfectPass Stargazer in today. The 1868 feels every bit as quick on the top end as the old OJ and the 422 I have (which needs to be redone), but now it's an absolute animal out of the hole. Way smoother than the old cast wheel, as well.

Anyway, I highly recommend the 1868 for a direct drive Sport!

Brian

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halfnelly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: January-14-2013 Location: Maitland, FL Status: Offline Points: 253	Post Options Post Reply Quote halfnelly Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Acme 1868 Posted: April-18-2015 at 12:47am
	Just repropped my Sport Nautique, what a difference. I was originally looking at a 654 but found a killer deal on an 1868 on ski-it-again and decided to go for broke. I bought it mainly because I'm planning on adding some heavy ballast this summer for wakeboarding, but I was curious to see how much top speed I'd lose with the smaller wheel. Apparently not much, but now I gotta spin it to win it. 47.5 @ 5500 RPM. I was pretty surprised it was that quick since it has just over 1450 hours on the stock carbed Pro Boss. Unfortunately I don't have any numbers from the old prop since I just put PerfectPass Stargazer in today. The 1868 feels every bit as quick on the top end as the old OJ and the 422 I have (which needs to be redone), but now it's an absolute animal out of the hole. Way smoother than the old cast wheel, as well. Anyway, I highly recommend the 1868 for a direct drive Sport! Brian

mtrbtr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: October-30-2012 Location: Manhattan, MT Status: Offline Points: 173	Post Options Post Reply Quote mtrbtr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-19-2015 at 12:18am
	I run one on my 97 sport also. I'm at 4800 elevation. Really like it
	2006 SV 211 (sold) went to the dark side 97 Sport Nautique (sold) 89 PS 190 (sold) 05 Four Winns H180 (sold) 89 Four Winns 180 Freedom (sold) 75 MFG (sold)

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