3 blade or 4 blade cleavers?
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3 blade or 4 blade cleavers?
Im currently running 15x 30 3 blade cleavers on my 300x promax sportmasters on a 30 Spectre cat. Do you think going to 4 blade is gonna give me more life on my gears or is it a mis-conception? I was told 4 blade keeps more of the prop in the water rather then 3, thus keeping that out and bite, out and bite scenario to a minamum. Things are getting costly in this hobby so Im trying to do what I can to keep the wife off my back.
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Four blades will give more transom lift. I had a set on my 25 Warlock cat with O/Bs and did not like them. Great midrange pull and real smooth. Stern was too loose at high speed. Call Jay at Spectre and see what they think.
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I just bought a set of four blade 15x30's for my boat. If they are easier on the drives that will be a bonus. Currently spinning 15x32 3 blades.
I let you know in a few weeks how they run.
Id be curious to here her response when you tell her you want to spend $2K on new props to save money
I let you know in a few weeks how they run.
Id be curious to here her response when you tell her you want to spend $2K on new props to save money
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Re: 3 blade or 4 blade cleavers?
3 blades will be faster, 4 blades will be kinder to the gear case I think one could cut the diameter down on the four blades to help reduce tail lift. Check with Matt at throttle up,
How fast are you running now?
How fast are you running now?
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The 4 blades can be worked to run well on your boat but they won't have the top end your 3 blades do on your Spectre.
It depends how you use the boat. If you are looking for a prop that has better mid range and plane-off there are other choices besides the outboard cleavers. The over hub cleavers are great for top end but really are not the best prop for anything else.
Matt
It depends how you use the boat. If you are looking for a prop that has better mid range and plane-off there are other choices besides the outboard cleavers. The over hub cleavers are great for top end but really are not the best prop for anything else.
Matt
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I have 4 blade merc lab cleavers 14.5 x 30 on twin 2004 300x's on a restored 1988 27 Eliminator. Before I had 2.5 efi offshores with 3 blade same size. I had way more bow lift with the 3 blades than I do with the 4 blades. I feel there will be more speed with the 3 blades on the 300x's and am waiting on a pair of 3 blade 14.5 x 30 3 blade merc cleavers. I might also try et lightings. I was told 3 blades should be faster, even though I have great hole shot and serviceability with the 4 blades. Any thoughts on my choices.
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The Eliminator is a heavier boat than the Spectre. Those four blades might be perfect for you. I did forget to say the top speed was not there with my four blades. Every Spectre, Motion and Skater with O/B's seem to run three blade cleavers. I have the best luck with Merc Labs. I would not spend the money untill I spoke with somebody with your exact setup first. Call Spectre. Don't let this board guess your setup.