Freeport 18’ Prop?

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   Hello All

I'd be interested in hearing what other 18' Freeport (302 powered) owners have had luck with for prop size. 

My rig had a 12x14 when I bought it and that wasn't very good, I now have a 13x14 which isn't the answer either (too much prop). CC says a 12x12, but I'd like some input before I spend the bucks...

I'm more interested in low end hole-shot power then top end.

If another member has a prop in that range they would like to sell/swap please feel free to contact me.

Last note, anyone know of a source for those odd threaded-on trailer wheel bearing dust caps?

Thanks for reading, John

freeport@jukeboxparts.com

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Freeport69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: April-21-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Freeport69 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Freeport 18’ Prop? Posted: June-14-2005 at 3:44pm
	Hello All I'd be interested in hearing what other 18' Freeport (302 powered) owners have had luck with for prop size. My rig had a 12x14 when I bought it and that wasn't very good, I now have a 13x14 which isn't the answer either (too much prop). CC says a 12x12, but I'd like some input before I spend the bucks... I'm more interested in low end hole-shot power then top end. If another member has a prop in that range they would like to sell/swap please feel free to contact me. Last note, anyone know of a source for those odd threaded-on trailer wheel bearing dust caps? Thanks for reading, John freeport@jukeboxparts.com

Jerry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jerry Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-14-2005 at 3:49pm
	why dont you send the 12x14 to a prop shop and half an inch or two of pitch removed. It be a cheap solution

Freeport69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: April-21-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Freeport69 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-14-2005 at 3:52pm
	Good advice. If I still had it I would...but last winter someone at CC tech said use a 13x14 so I sold it and bought what I have now.

David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-14-2005 at 5:38pm
	Probably need the 12x12 or 13x13. Call ACME and discuss your needs and they will steer you to the correct prop for your boat. So you know the HP and torque of your engine...it may be helpfull to the people at ACME. FWIW: I use a 4-blade 13x13 on my '77 Martinique with the 351W that I am guessing has about 285-300HP. My boat jumps out of the water, but I have no idea about top speed, because I have never tested top speed since I could care less and do not feel the need to push an engine so hard.

Freeport 18’ Prop?

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