Monohull · 16 documented fitments
Propeller upgrade for the Moody 346 — what fits, what changes.
Drawn from 16 documented Moody 346 fitments: the common setup is an Autoprop H5 around 416 mm behind the Thorneycroft 80D. Typical result: 300–400 fewer RPM at cruise and up to 20% fuel saved over fixed pitch.
The fitment card
Documented engine variants & what they wear
Aggregated from 16 real installations — not a size chart, a service record.
| Engine | Power / max RPM | Drive | Typical ratio | Documented propeller | Rotation | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorneycroft 80D | 30 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 1.79:1 | Autoprop H5 · 416 mm | Right-hand | 4 |
| Thorneycroft T80 | 29 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 1.79:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 3 |
| Thornycroft 80D | 30 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 1.79:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 2 |
| Thorneycroft T95 | 36 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 1.79:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 2 |
| Beta 35 35 | 32 hp / 2800 | Shaft | 2:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Thornycroft T80D | 30 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 1.79:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Nanni N4.38 | 38 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 2:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Sole Diesel MINI 44 | 42 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 2:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
Plus 1 less common variants in the database. Indicative only — gearboxes and apertures vary between years and repowers, which is why every supplied propeller is verified against your boat first. Data current as of 2026.
Your numbers
What the change feels like on a Moody 346
Indicative curves for this size of boat — drag the cruise line. The independent-test pattern: the same six knots on several hundred fewer RPM, with the fuel flow following.
Worth knowing
Considerations for the Moody 346
- 9 engine variants are documented for this model — repowers included. Sizing follows your engine and ratio, not the year in the brochure.
- Tip clearance rules the maximum diameter — roughly 10–15% of prop diameter to the hull. The Builder asks; we verify before supply.
Moody 346 propeller questions
What size propeller does a Moody 346 take?
Documented Moody 346 installations most commonly run an Autoprop H5 around 416 mm, matched to the Thorneycroft 80D on a shaft drive. Exact size depends on your engine, gearbox ratio and aperture — every recommendation is verified by an engineer before supply.
How much fuel would a Moody 346 save with an Autoprop?
Typical savings over a fixed-pitch propeller are up to 20% at cruise (documented band 15–30%, honestly less if you already run a folding or feathering prop). Put your engine hours and diesel price into the fuel calculator for your own numbers — then the Builder for a verified recommendation.
My Moody 346 has a different engine than shown — does the data still help?
Yes. Repowers are common and the database usually holds several engine variants per model. The Builder starts from your actual engine and gearbox; the model records confirm diameters and clearances that are known to work on this hull.
Get the verified recommendation for your Moody 346
The Builder pre-fills from these 16 documented fitments — confirm your engine and gearbox, and an engineer replies within one business day.