2015 23 LSV at altitude

[vaporbluebu]

I have a friend looking at a 2015 23 LSV with the LS3. Will this get the job done for surfing and light wakeboarding at 5,000’ elevation? Boat is coming from sea level so will need a new prop for sure. Just wondering if with the old 1.5:1 tranny it will handle the weight? Thanks!

Edited October 13, 2022 by vaporbluebu

[RyanB]

My 2014 LS3 does fine at 5000'.  8000+ and I can't fill the PNP all the way if I have a full crew.

[vaporbluebu]

2 minutes ago, RyanB said:

My 2014 LS3 does fine at 5000'.  8000+ and I can't fill the PNP all the way if I have a full crew.

Thanks!

[vaporbluebu]

7 minutes ago, RyanB said:

My 2014 LS3 does fine at 5000'.  8000+ and I can't fill the PNP all the way if I have a full crew.

What prop do you run?

[PNWoke]

Acme 2419 throws the best low rpm surf wave I have found.  It comes at the cost of 6mph on the top end vs the 1235 that it came with.  I haven’t used it over 4000 feet but pretty sure it would be a great option if you don’t like to cruise any faster than 35ish between surf/wake sessions.   The 2419 is rated for your boat for anything 3-6k feet. Have you looked at the acme site? They have a pretty good model specific prop selecting app that might be helpful.  Fwiw I run mine at only 300 feet of elevation and it still performs great.

Edited April 29, 2023 by PNWoke