Cavitation

[TRD]

That's what I was wondering. 3-blades just seemed to be the norm a number of years back. Since i'm not a "planker" I really dont know when a transition was made from 3 to 4 blade props.

This is the original prop that came on the boat. I have been on the boat since it was new before I got the boat from the son of the man who passed away.

[TRD]

2nd, I think the rudder looks bent.

CHP, I just went out and looked at the rudder. 1st question I have is the rudder looks to be off to the right about 1-2" from center. Is this normal, it came from the factory this way. I "don't think" it is bent but it does look wierd, but the more I looked at it I think it was an optical illusion. I will look at it more in the day light but the 3 blades in the middle and the shaft looks like they are aligned. I will get a picture over the wkend of the rudder alignment. Could this be correct?

[thtrog]

My 22i dd came from the factory with a 4 blade SS Cutter - I didn't buy it new, but have the original paper work. The Acme 525 3 blade is best upgrade that I've done to my boat! You will think you are driving a different boat; smooth, more power & better response and no cavitation. SPBFAN can get you a price on a new prop and have yours repaired - its worth doing to have a spare. Sounds like you do not have a problem with the rudder.

[dogbert]

My 22i dd came from the factory with a 4 blade SS Cutter - I didn't buy it new, but have the original paper work. The Acme 525 3 blade is best upgrade that I've done to my boat! You will think you are driving a different boat; smooth, more power & better response and no cavitation. SPBFAN can get you a price on a new prop and have yours repaired - its worth doing to have a spare. Sounds like you do not have a problem with the rudder.

Not all props are created equal. I think ACME needs to start a try-it-and-buy-it program. Once you put it on, you won't ever want to take it off. I don't care what boat you have.

[TeamAllen]

Not all props are created equal. I think ACME needs to start a try-it-and-buy-it program. Once you put it on, you won't ever want to take it off. I don't care what boat you have.

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[samw]

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It's funny you say that. My bro n law called acme about a prop for his X45 and they told him what he need. They also told him to try out for a weekend and if he didn't like to send it back they would refund or try a differnt prop. I thought that was an awsome deal.

[TRD]

Sounds like we need another group buy.... but NOT until Christmas or early next year. I want to get my FAE first. Wife will not go for both at the same time. Got to think ahead.

By the way, is anyone else rudder off center? Dog? Samw? thtrog? your boats are close to mine or anyone else w/ a 2000 other then the V drive.

[samw]

Sounds like we need another group buy.... but NOT until Christmas or early next year. I want to get my FAE first. Wife will not go for both at the same time. Got to think ahead.

By the way, is anyone else rudder off center? Dog? Samw? thtrog? your boats are close to mine or anyone else w/ a 2000 other then the V drive.

I don't think so but will check tonight. But I do have v drive.

[dogbert]

By the way, is anyone else rudder off center? Dog? Samw? thtrog? your boats are close to mine or anyone else w/ a 2000 other then the V drive.

No, but it might not be your rudder. If I had to guess, it's your strut. Might be time for an engine alignment. My dealer does that as part of the 100 hrs service.

[TRD]

No, but it might not be your rudder. If I had to guess, it's your strut. Might be time for an engine alignment. My dealer does that as part of the 100 hrs service.

NO, my rudder holder is off center, by about 1 - 2" maybe. Didn't measure it, but it was very noticable. I don't think the rudder is bent and my alignment by sight using the 3 middle fins and the shaft looks good. Rudder is just on the right of the prop looking from the back of the boat to the front.

[dogbert]

I don't think it's going to hurt anything. It might be affected more when you install the FAE.

[TRD]

I don't think it's going to hurt anything. It might be affected more when you install the FAE.

The boat runs fine, I just get some cavitation under heavy load every now and then.

Why would it be affected more when the FAE is installed?

[dogbert]

The boat runs fine, I just get some cavitation under heavy load every now and then.

Why would it be affected more when the FAE is installed?

Because the FAE is designed to sight right behind your rudder. If the alignment of the rudder is off, your handling will be affected. My FAE is an older model and sits deeper in the water. Larry's offered to swap it out, but I just haven't had the time to pull the downspout. It does act almost like another fin, so if it's off, then your handling may suffer or make it harder to steer.

[thtrog]

By the way, is anyone else rudder off center? Dog? Samw? thtrog? your boats are close to mine or anyone else w/ a 2000 other then the V drive.

TRD, I'll verify on my boat for you tonight, but believe by design the rudder is off-center to the right on a LH rotation prop...at least on a direct drive.

[TRD]

TRD, I'll verify on my boat for you tonight, but believe by design the rudder is off-center to the right on a LH rotation prop...at least on a direct drive.

You are RIGHT!!!!! Also for easier shaft removal.

Props to TIGE customer service. I call Tige and spoke to someone about and he ALL Tige's have an offset. (I didn't know if I was a loud to post his name so I didn't).

THANKS TIGE FOR THE CUSTOMER SERVICE, called me back w/in 15 minutes. That is 2 in one wk for them.