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Memmer99
06-24-2009, 08:07 PM
I have been shopping around for props and found that the Ambush props are almost 200 bucks less than an OJ or Acme. Anyone had any experience with Ambush?
mapleleaf
06-24-2009, 09:53 PM
Nope, why are they so much cheaper????? hmmmmmmm....
87SunSportMikeyD
06-24-2009, 10:16 PM
I'm sure they are a fine prop. After just a couple mins of research they appear to be cast props vs CNC. Made by Michigan Propellor which is a reuptable company in the i/o world for sure. The Ambush IV 4 blade appears to be an entry into the Xtreme category of WaKebOaRdInG. :) They are claiming they have a high quality composite brass alloy and that cast prop technology has improved. I'm sure both facts are true. I do not see them being priced any less at the first two stores I saw ($440 and $520). How much is $200 less? If you can get it for $150 that is a great deal. My ACME was $350.

CNC is suppossed to be more accurate but there's nothing wrong with my stock prop. I'm sure you can make a cast prop in a 13x10.5 for wakeboarding and I bet it works great. But you want a 3-blade for sure if the stock diam is 13" and trans is 1:1.
csuggs
06-24-2009, 11:12 PM
I thought most props including my OJ were cast, then machined.
87SunSportMikeyD
06-25-2009, 07:51 AM
Well yeah but I think ACME is cast bigger than needed and then CNC'd to be accurate while these are cast in the final shape, they are not machined. I assume they are balanced, though.
Memmer99
06-25-2009, 11:46 AM
The NEW and IMPROVED Ambush ski boat propellers are 100% CNC machined for the ultimate in accuracy and consistency. A new 4 Blade is $354.00

http://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/PropGuideResults.aspx?egid=114


I checked last night and my stock diameter is 13 but i have a 1:23:1 tranny. Does that make a difference for a 3 or 4 blade?
87SunSportMikeyD
06-25-2009, 12:34 PM
To be honest I'm not totally sure. I would call (insert your favorite prop company here) and they will tell you for sure.

They sure are shiny :)

I dunno if they are the same price as ACME I would stick to tried and true
Montgomery
06-28-2009, 12:42 PM
I think ACME is cast bigger than needed and then CNC'd to be accurate

I'm pretty sure that's right
87SunSportMikeyD
06-28-2009, 04:39 PM
Memmer I would think with a 13" diam you would still want a 3-blade. But with a gear reduction trans they would probably recommend something different for you. Gear reduction is good.
mapleleaf
06-28-2009, 07:11 PM
Memmer I would think with a 13" diam you would still want a 3-blade. But with a gear reduction trans they would probably recommend something different for you. Gear reduction is good.

I know you're not the guru on this, but I've discovered(with a better swim mask) I've got a 14 X 16 cup prop, gear reducing tranny, still thinking it's a bit too torquey, I'm going to have to make some calls......