The Acme 540 is a precision-machined 3-blade propeller designed specifically for waterski and wakeboard boats, offering improved acceleration, speed holding, pulling power, and fuel economy. This propeller revolutionized the ski boat industry when Acme introduced CNC machining technology to marine propeller manufacturing.
Key Specifications:
- Diameter: 13.00 inches
- Pitch: 12.00 inches
- Cup: 0.080 inches
- Bore Size: 1.00 inch
- Hub Length: 2.75 inches
- Blades: 3
- Rotation: Right Hand (RH)
- Material: Nibral (Nickel-Bronze-Aluminum alloy)
Advanced CNC Manufacturing:
All Acme propellers are 100% CNC machined using computer numerically controlled milling machines, providing exceptional accuracy and consistency in producing propellers to exact diameter, pitch, and cup specifications. This manufacturing process allows Acme to hold tolerances and achieve accuracies never before seen in the propeller industry, resulting in larger blade surface area, greater efficiency, and perfectly balanced operation with minimal vibration.
Performance Benefits:
- Superior holeshot and acceleration compared to traditional cast propellers
- Smooth, vibration-free operation for comfortable cruising
- Improved top-end speed and fuel economy
- Enhanced pulling power for skiing and wakeboarding
- Precision balance eliminates drivetrain vibration
The Acme 540 delivers performance comparable to many 4-blade propellers while maintaining the efficiency advantages of a 3-blade design. Engineered, manufactured, inspected, and shipped directly from Acme's U.S. facilities, this propeller is compatible with popular ski boat brands including Nautique, Malibu, Centurion, and Mastercraft.
