two blade

I am buying a 1980 E30 Plus with the 16 hp Universal. Seller is providing a new prop at haul out but I'll have some input on the selection. It will not be a folding or feathering prop. I'd thing a two blade would be better to limit drag. Any suggestions as to what works well? Thanks, Robert

We are (Gasp!) contemplating a change to a three blade (perhaps ... fixed) prop.:cool: Everyone in the marine industry tells me that we can reduce (some or) most of our motoring vibration by changing from a two to a three. I have enjoyed the straight-line reversing and low drag under sail from...