Difference in Cleaver vs Chopper vs etc...

[AwesomeBullet]

Ok, I am starting to play with props on my rig to find what I like for different applications. I have a through hub 25 Tro4 that I run for fishing...Looking for any overhub for play. What difference (running wise) is there between a cleaver and chopper? I assume the chopper provides more overall lift, right? I have a lead on a bullet-cut chopper I am thinking of buying to run for a lake prop, I am looking for something that provides good overall lift with still a bit of bow lift built into it. It will be on an older Bullet 19V bassboat...Thanks in advance!

[steve]

The cleaver will generally have more tail lift and less bow lift, the chopper vice versa. A prop like an SRX chopper or Yamaha chopper or an ET or bullet cut will be more neutral lifting. The cleaver will generally not carry a load as well and will slip more at the bottom end on most boats. Speaking in generalities on all this. Usually the best way to find the prop you really like is to ask a few folks that have a similar setup and then good ole trial and error.

[AwesomeBullet]

Thanks... :D I have tried a heavily modded 24 cleaver on her for the races and like the way it handled on the course, but didn't like the lift qualities of it for a general play prop. Think I'll get the chopper and see...Hell, if it don't work I can resell it... :D

[Ted Stryker]

You may want to sign in on the Bullet Owners website, there are alot of guy's over there with some good info...

[pyro]

To clear up some confusion here:

A "Chopper" is a MERC prop. A prop by any other company is not a Chopper. The SRX was OMC's round-ear prop. Mazco makes the RE3 and RE4, which incidentally stands for Round-Ear. The Yamaha is not really a cleaver Or a round ear, but rather somewhere in between.

I keep seeing these ads for "Mazco Chopper" and "SRX chopper", but this is not correct. If it doesn't have a number stamped on the side starting with "48" it's not a "Chopper."

That being said...

Bullet-cut choppers run nicely on Bullets, although you may find that your TRO4 runs better under a full load of gear.

[AwesomeBullet]

That's my game plan Pyro...I'm gonna keep the Tro4 to run when I got a tournament or need to carry a lot of weight for some reason. Then get something else to use as a lake prop since I hardly ever go fishing or carry any kind of load anymore. Mainly just gas, some "beverages", and the coast gaurd required stuff...

[Corona Mike]

A.B. If you would like to try a chopper, I can get the 14-1/2 X 24 we run on my nephews Allison, or I have a Mazsco 14-1/2 X 27 that has a "Hoss Cut" that I run on my boat. Both props run very good! Like Pyro said there are several different types of R.E.--chopper style--props out there. The Mazsco R.E.-3 runs very well on your type of boat. Let me know. If the weather is decent, I'll meet you at the lake Sunday. Give me a call. (813)949-9518 tomorrow.

[steve]

You totally crack me up sometimes ! Hahaha

[pyro]

sorry, didn't mean to make a jab at anyone in particular...

[THE FAST ONE]

You totally crack me up sometimes ! Hahaha CHAD IS KOOL,KNOWS HIS CHIT TOO--ED:) :)

[pyro]

Shhhh..... Most of you guys have YEARS, even DECADES of experience on me. I just read a lot, and have a boating habit.