Does Mercury still make choppers?

**dpf-01** · 11-17-2019, 12:44 AM

Looking for an in-line 14 x 22 RH chopper for my bass boat. Does Mercury still make/sell them?

**David** · 11-17-2019, 09:54 AM

No to choppers except the small one for 60 HP

**TooStroked** · 11-17-2019, 01:26 PM

There's a reason they don't make choppers anymore. Much better (new) designs make them pretty much obsolete. Have you considered anything else?

**dpf-01** · 11-17-2019, 03:11 PM

I'm currently running a Turbo1. Tried a Raker re-hubbed for my Yammy but it was slower than the Turbo1. Any suggestions? I have a 1995 Nitro 170TF with a 130hp Yamaha and a CMC jackplate with 5-1/2" setback.

**TooStroked** · 11-17-2019, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by dpf-01

I'm currently running a Turbo1. Tried a Raker re-hubbed for my Yammy but it was slower than the Turbo1. Any suggestions? I have a 1995 Nitro 170TF with a 130hp Yamaha and a CMC jackplate with 5-1/2" setback.

Personally, I'd just call Brett at Bblades. He'll give you the straight scoop and eliminate the guess work.

**engineermike** · 11-17-2019, 04:26 PM

Tempest+ or ProMax?

**dpf-01** · 11-17-2019, 06:24 PM

The 14-1/2" diameter ProMax will not turn on my Yamaha 130hp.

**Markus** · 11-18-2019, 08:48 AM

I think I have a 24 inch labbed Mod-VP cut Mercury Chopper if that is of any use.<object id="__symantecPKIClientMessenger" data-supports-flavor-configuration="true" data-extension-version="1.0.1" style="display: none;"></object>__PRESENT

**MattGreen** · 11-18-2019, 12:25 PM

I have a regular V6 22” chopper that I’ll sell cheap, it’s box stock. They can be cut down, I did that in the past to run on an OMC V4 which will only accommodate 14” diameter props. The inline choppers worked well but were getting harder to find.

Matt

**dpf-01** · 11-18-2019, 03:01 PM

Thanks for the offers...But what would be the prop that replaces the chopper now??? Guys that have in-line six's what are they running???

**vette69** · 11-18-2019, 04:28 PM

i may have a prop that would work P.M. me and we`ll see

Paul Freeman

**LakeFever** · 11-18-2019, 04:30 PM

Over hub? Lightning ET, Cleaver, Spinelli

The first Lightning ET's were apparently cut choppers. Old racers were cutting props all the time and I guess the factory Merc camp liked what they saw and made factory offerings of the same styles. For pleasure craft use I like through hubs better. I cant seem to get the over hubs to bite worth a damn coming out of the hole.

**nitro_rat** · 11-18-2019, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by LakeFever

I cant seem to get the over hubs to bite worth a damn coming out of the hole.

Is your exhaust relieved? If not, the exhaust coming out over the center of the blades will cause the prop to "blow out." Also some "negative" transom wedges for more down trim can help give some extra bite. I have never had problems with bite out of the hole but all my mids are drilled like a pro max with the liner removed...

**LakeFever** · 11-19-2019, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by nitro_rat

Is your exhaust relieved? If not, the exhaust coming out over the center of the blades will cause the prop to "blow out." Also some "negative" transom wedges for more down trim can help give some extra bite. I have never had problems with bite out of the hole but all my mids are drilled like a pro max with the liner removed...

Negative its a fishin mid and i did play with vented props on my old hull that did similar. It wasn't so bad on my 135 but this 200efi on over hubs is like launching a RWD car with summer tires on icey roads. Its very difficult to get it to plane out plus this whole rig is new to me last year so not much seat time doesnt help either. Once up on plane I like the chopper best thus far though. I also need it to be quiet so Im working on sorting out a cut out type mid that I can open or close on the fly.

**nitro_rat** · 11-19-2019, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by LakeFever

Negative its a fishin mid and i did play with vented props on my old hull that did similar. It wasn't so bad on my 135 but this 200efi on over hubs is like launching a RWD car with summer tires on icey roads. Its very difficult to get it to plane out plus this whole rig is new to me last year so not much seat time doesnt help either. Once up on plane I like the chopper best thus far though. I also need it to be quiet so Im working on sorting out a cut out type mid that I can open or close on the fly.

You can relieve the exhaust on the lower and leave the liner in the can. It will still be quiet at idle. It's not much difference when you're on plane...