I have known guys to run cleavers on the HS tunnels with good results. They give more stern lift and tend to run flatter. I would like to try one too.

some places will let you exchange to try a different prop for a weekend
someone also told me i should try a cleaver...
anyone try a cleaver on a stream ?

3 blade the boat will air the boat more. More air, more top end but then it becomes a bear to handle (chine). I think those boats have a lot of downward pressure at the bow because of the deck. Props are a lot of trial and error, expensive trial and error. All depends on what you want to do with it like Chet said. I almost bought one of those from a dealer in PA. Get some pic's of it!!!
Rick :vking:

i was told to try a 4 blade hoss triton once
from what i was told if i go 3 blade i might get let's say 95 mph topped out
or with a 4 blade triton the same boat might do 90 all day with just about anyone behind the wheel
chine walk isn't as bad with the 4 blade
i guess it all comes down to what you want or need
i haven't tried a 4 blade yet, doin' 90 with anyone behind the wheel sounds good, lol
triton prop blades are thinner, i would imagine a good prop for top end

http://hossprops.com/index.html

I haven't tried a 4 blade yet but I want to try one out. I did have a 25 high 5 when I bought the boat with the motor bolted to the transom I liked the acceleration but haven't tried it with any setback.

For all out speed I'd stick with a 3 blade, more bow lift. JMO I was thinking of getting a trophy or something like that and got talked out of it because of that reason.

Ok, I see the link. Lightning 3 blade. I think the 4 blade acts bigger due to the increased blade area. 4 blade 26 is equivalant to a 28 3 blade give or take.. I may take Hill up on his Eagle 26 4 blade from the sounds of what I'm hearing.

Well the Vegas being a bit lighter than my Venus, I'll bet Hill is right on with the 26. Are you running a 4 blade?

I ran a 27 srx on my xt vegas with a 200 mariner for a everyday prop. I have a 24 lightning for drag racing and love it, I have thought about trying a 28 lightning but the boat funds are non existent at the moment.

http://www.mertenmarine.com/servlet/the-Mercury-Racing-Propellers-cln-Lightning-E.T./Categories