Moody 346 Prop question

[MoodySabre]

A friend as a Moody 346 which still has the original engine etc. It is fitted with a three blade prop. Stops well and reverses easily but he thinks it is a bit slow motoring at cruising revs. Now on the hard next to another 346 which has a two blade prop.

Does anyone know what was original and what the benefits of one over the other might be. The owners manual just says it is 15 x 12.5 RH but not how many blades!

P.S. Googling has determined that most are 2 bladers. So why fit a three?

 

[tidclacy]

Had a Moody 346 1986 vintage and she had a three bladed prop. Never had any trouble in getting good speed out of her.

 

[tidclacy]

Best to try the Moody Association they have lots of tech help that will answer your query.

 

[MoodySabre]

Best to try the Moody Association they have lots of tech help that will answer your query.

It was talk on the MOA site of the speed obtainable that started this query.