Pros/Cons of a cleaver prop?

[Danny_Ocean]

I'm currently running a Mercruiser Mirage (round-ear) prop, 14 5/8" x 23" pitch. Boat is 26' Corsa w/454-330 & TRS. <br /><br />I've found a good deal on a cleaver prop in the same configuration. Any advantage/disadvantage to running a cleaver? <br /><br />Not seeking top-speed, more interested in efficiency. <br /><br />Thanks in advance, <br /><br />D. Ocean <br />Pompano Beach, FLA

 

[Northern Eclipse]

Re: Pros/Cons of a cleaver prop?

A cleaver is usally only good for a boat that has a high X dimension for the prop shaft, that is a propshaft that is positioned near or above the planing surface of the hull, which would allow the prop to pierce the waters surface, most sterndrive boats would not benefit from a Cleaver, but large v6 outboards with a jackplate may benefit....but the only way to really find out is to try one out...

 

[Bondo]

Re: Pros/Cons of a cleaver prop?

Yep,<br />What NE says......<br /><br />Cleavers are Surfacing Props.........<br />They Need Air to run right.....

 

[RIDEPATE]

Re: Pros/Cons of a cleaver prop?

Myself. I run a cleaver on my I/O, round ears just wouldn't get me in the rpm/speed range I was looking for, maybe my x-factor is higher up on the transom than most, my transom at the rear is very flat, not deep-veeish. The cleaver for me was the ticket. Guess it depends on the hull.