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[Suprapots99]

Hey everyone , I'm new to the site and was wondering if any of you were close to Eau Claire?
I just got into boating this year...well boat owning. Any ways I'm looking for a few answers on my launch as far as new prop and winterizing.

[kevkev]

Welcome, what boat do you have?

[Suprapots99]

1999 launch with I believe a Chevy 350 310 hp

[Suprapots99]

It is a fixer upper for sure and the prop is bent up so I'm starting there.

It has a acme 13by10.5 on it and I'm not sure if that's what I should put back on.

[kevkev]

Nice, post some pictures if you have them. As far as the prop goes I see a lot of guys on this forum and the Moomba forum that highly recommend Nettles Props in Austin. I would call them and see what they recommend, they should be able to steer you in the right direction for what you are going to use the boat for.

[Suprapots99]

Thanks Kev for the advise !! As far as posting pics I'm still working on how to get them from my IPhone to the site.

[wotan2525]

Hey -- I'm in Hudson, WI so not that far from you.

You can get that prop repaired for about $100 - $140. Sure beats the $450 that a new one will cost. They can also re-pitch when you take it in if you decide to go that route. 13x10.5 sounds like what it should be to me if you're loaded up with weight.

[Suprapots99]

Hey nice. I actually plan on playing on the St. Croix next year. And yes I think there is a place to Hudson that does repair them. On the flip side I don't have a spare an I was gonna bite the bullet for a new one and repair this one for a spare.

[wotan2525]

Thats a good plan. That's exactly what I did with mine. Now I've got 2 so that I never have to miss a weekend!

[Suprapots99]

My only question on the prop is could i foot behind it with a 13 by 10.5 or should I get the acme 541 that's 13 by 12 ?

[wotan2525]

That's a question for Acme. Just call them direct and they'll walk you through it. My guess is that the 541 is what you need but they are the experts.

I run the 541 in mine but I have it pitched down to 11.5.

[Suprapots99]

Thanks a bunch...I will call today.