changing props ??
 

i have a 30' villian IV w/454's/330 .......rpms at wot 4800-5000. 59 mph on gps. i am currently running 3 blade mirage 23's...... i have found a set of 23 4 balde cleavers. i have not tried them yet. what kind of performance changes can i expect with these 4 bladed props. would appreciate any input or experiences.

Theoredically speaking, the rpm will come down, the transom will ride higher and the cruise may be better (slightly). Your slip is high now at WOT but the cleaver design still may not help the top speed on your hull.

Most important we don't know what has been done to the props.

Best thing to do is carefully test them.

Brett

thanks brett for your reply,
i finally did get a chance to test the props.....turned out they were not 23's but 27's.....i decided to test them anyway......rpm's came way down .......props were just to big....however i did like the way the boat plainned off handled once on top........lost alittle mph also.......could tell the engine was lugging.....so that puts me still looking for a set 15x23 4bladed cleavers right and left......would also consider a set of 15x24's right and left.....anyone have any ideas on where i may find these?


thanks
DaleSC

Try a set of Bravo 4 blades. cleavers are really not the prop to use on that type of boat.

do you mean bravo 1 4 blade ? i am looking into that as we speak.......do you know where i can get a good price on a set?

thanks
DaleSC

yes bravo 1 4 blade. We have several props that we use for testing, but none for sale. I am not really sure on the best place to find a set unless you want new.

We have the full line of Bravo 1 props for testing.