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New Wheels

Discussion in 'Cabo Yacht' started by Ben Cooksey, Jul 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM.

  1. Ben Cooksey

    Ben Cooksey Member

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    Interested in a new set of wheels for 43 Cabo as the current set is 20 years old. Current set is ok but have been reworked and welded on several times, currently port side has 2 small bends on the blades so have to take them off anyway in the fall when we haul out. New designs from Veem or Acme seem appealing 10-12k a set. Anyone have experience with a new set on this boat? I feel like it's worth the investment at this point especially if I get a bit more performance. Current set is Michigan/federal 28x38 2.5inch shaft
  2. Capt J

    Capt J Senior Member

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    Cabo installed Veem/Federal/Michigan and Acme. Even on the same boat size, but depended on the ownership of Cabo at the time. The Veems are far better than the others and typically 1.5 knots faster and more fuel efficient and a lot less vibration and no prop burn.