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Old 05-18-2007, 08:47 AM
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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.

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Old 05-18-2007, 10:28 AM
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Michael, are you looking for new, since you still want it in current production?
I don't think AT will build a 28 twin.
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u looking for a twin outboard too... or just boats with twin I/O's
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Old 05-18-2007, 10:57 AM
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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.
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I can't believe that no one has suggested a 35 Fountain. Now that is a nice 30 foot boat!!!!!
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Old 05-18-2007, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Lucky Strike Jr
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don't for get thre new 32 single sutphen single or twin lots of room and one of the best for rough water.
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Old 05-18-2007, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by carcrash
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).

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Old 05-18-2007, 02:17 PM
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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.

How fast you wanna go and how much you wanna spend are two critical points.
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Old 05-18-2007, 02:24 PM
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32 sunsation. nice boat.
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