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    14.5 or 15" diameter merc cleaver on stv euro?

    Buying a new labbed merc cleaver from merc before they get discontinued... it'll be my top end prop... what's the preference for an stv euro, ski bottom, sportmaster, mldified 260 2.5 merc... 14.5 or 15" diameter and why? 30 pitch 3 blade.
    15.5 cobra 175 hp merc - sold
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    I think they only sell a 15 inch now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by superboattwin250 View Post
    I think they only sell a 15 inch now.
    Yes but I can get it cut...
    15.5 cobra 175 hp merc - sold
    18 tahiti tiger O/B 200 hp merc - sold
    19 STV euro - 2.5 merc DRAG
    Seebold F1 tunnel - 2.0 F1/champ

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    I recommend a 14.5 for a 260. That little bit of reduction helps it spin up into the r.p.m. window that you need.

    Joe

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