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BigHead28
08-10-2009, 08:16 PM
Just want to know how to cleaver propellers perform? I have a 90 yamaha and was thinking of the best prop to run in rough water. Many have told me about this brand of prop but the only way I can test one is if I buy it. So before I make an investment any ideas?? Greatly appreciated :thumbsup:
olmo40
08-11-2009, 01:45 AM
What sort of boat ?
BigHead28
08-11-2009, 05:52 AM
16 ft phantom
Tague
08-11-2009, 06:28 AM
for rough water use a 4 blade....more bite, less slip, 3 blades are 1980's technology
BigHead28
08-11-2009, 06:44 AM
So even tho it will drop the rpms slightly it'll still run better?
olmo40
08-11-2009, 04:47 PM
Going from 3 to 4 blades you usually drop an 1inch of pitch ,The 4 Blades generally carry a load better and some are very fast, although old technology the Cleaver 3 blade is a fast prop ,which gives stern lift .Remember your fastest prop wont be your best all round prop for carrying a load of girls and beer around :thumbsup:Dont discount a Tempest for your rig they give mild bow lift and are fast plus you can play with the vent holes for grip
gmjim
08-12-2009, 05:39 AM
I just went from a 4 blade chopper style prop (which is an awesome prop on my rig, great cruise, Accelleration & load carrying!) To an older 14 x 26 offshore? cleaver, & the boat was like a completely different thing!! alot faster, handling way better, more accelleration! Only loss was load carrying.
Aosborne01
08-14-2009, 12:22 PM
what prop are u running on the phantom now?
Aosborne01
08-14-2009, 12:23 PM
do you have any mods on the motor ?
BigHead28
08-14-2009, 01:24 PM
No mods on the motor.. The prop I'm runnin now is a 19 in diameter mirage I believe
Aosborne01
08-14-2009, 01:44 PM
what rpms are u geting with that prop?? and is it the stock one? i am looking at geting a phantom 16 to race next year but with a 70hp yamaha.
BigHead28
08-14-2009, 01:51 PM
When up and running I was getting around 5400 to 5500 rpms. And yes it was the stock one. I could feel the difference in the boat with the steps in it. If the where properly redone it'll be even better
Aosborne01
08-14-2009, 01:56 PM
was that a brand new motor for the race? and do you know what was wrong with ur motor for round the island
BigHead28
08-14-2009, 02:05 PM
When up and running I was getting around 5400 to 5500 rpms. And yes it was the stock one. I could feel the difference in the boat with the steps in it. If the where properly redone it'll be even better
ber1023
08-14-2009, 03:06 PM
my old 70 with a 19pitch (19 diameter wtf chk wat ur sayn) turned more than that