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T.E. Cleaver

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Mercury Racing® produces the T.E. (Thru Hub Exhaust) Cleaver for 40 – 60 HP outboards designed to run high for maximum speed. This propeller works best with light weight hulls; primarily cats or tunnels and limited use with vee bottoms.

Engine Type

Outboard

Application

Formula Tunnel Hull and Alaskan Flats Racers

Speed

50-70 MPH

HP Range

40HP to 60HP

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Finish

Lab

Diameter

12"

Pitch Range

22"

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Diameter

12"

Pitch Range

22"

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