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Wild 05-18-2007 08:47 AM

28 Active thunder with twin 350s, its a big 28' and handles the big stuff well, i had one for 2 years and loved it.

Wild

Stormrider 05-18-2007 10:28 AM

Michael, are you looking for new, since you still want it in current production?
I don't think AT will build a 28 twin.

1000islands16 05-18-2007 10:44 AM

u looking for a twin outboard too... or just boats with twin I/O's

carcrash 05-18-2007 10:57 AM

Why twin? On a boat that little, a hot single engine would be far less hassle.

Less fuel flow for any given level of performance with a single too: remember that the more the boat weighs, the more fuel it burns.

On a big boat, sure you want twins, so they are both lightly loaded at cruising speed.

OldSchool 05-18-2007 11:09 AM

I can't believe that no one has suggested a 35 Fountain. Now that is a nice 30 foot boat!!!!!:rolleyes: :drink: :evilb: :drink: :evilb:

AIR TIME 05-18-2007 12:18 PM

lol:p :D

AIR TIME 05-18-2007 12:21 PM


Originally Posted by Lucky Strike Jr (Post 2131999)
30-31 Sutphen

don't for get thre new 32 single sutphen single or twin lots of room and one of the best for rough water.

Michael1 05-18-2007 01:03 PM


Originally Posted by carcrash (Post 2132346)
Why twin? On a boat that little, a hot single engine would be far less hassle.

Less fuel flow for any given level of performance with a single too: remember that the more the boat weighs, the more fuel it burns.

On a big boat, sure you want twins, so they are both lightly loaded at cruising speed.

I agree with everything you said. I am considering twins because it would be for ocean use (Pacific), and the thought of an engine/drive failure out there makes me a bit nervous.

BTW, I am looking at I/Os, and was looking for new, because I'm picky, and I'm on the West Coast, and most boats are on the East Coast (costs about $1500 a pop just to look).

Michael

Stormrider 05-18-2007 02:17 PM

Michael, btw a twin doesn't burn twice as much fuel as a single, and a heavier boat doesn't burn more, its just slower at any given rpm. It's HP that needs fuel.

A twin sbc will also be more fuel efficient, but also a bit slower, but lighter. :D

How fast you wanna go and how much you wanna spend are two critical points.

yesrej 05-18-2007 02:24 PM

32 sunsation. nice boat.


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