Cleavers vs Conventional

[Tempest38]

What's the difference between using cleavers vs conventional props? Will cleavers work on a 38' boat with 454's or 540's? I have found several sets of cleaves lately and the 19's I have now aren't working very well. THANKS!

[kphayes]

I have often wondered if my boat is proped right. I am running 3 blade cleavers on mine. Sucks out of the hole but does pretty good for the top end. I think your going to need some bigger power to run the 38 with cleavers and I'm not even sure it would work. Courious to what the answer is.

[JasonSmith]

The cleavers will suck down low & suck at the docks & suck in reverse.

[big green]

i have cleavers and didnt have any probls with them in any of those situations and my boats bigger and heavier than t-38

[JasonSmith]

i have cleavers and didnt have any probls with them in any of those situations and my boats bigger and heavier than t-38
Compared to a round-ear propeller there is a night & day difference.

[big green]

not sure all i have had are cleavers

[bbladesprops]

Specifics about the boat and the usage determine the answer.

In general, very efficiant boats needing little bow lift enjoy cleaver props more than other set ups.