Market Price Of Triple Vs Twin
 

With Todays Gas Price, In Your Opinion, For The Same Boat, Same Model, Same Year, What Would Be The Selling Price Of A Triple Vs Twin Engine Boat?

Higher: Because There Is One More Engine And Drive.

Same: Third Engine Is Worth But Sucks More Gas So Selling Price Is The Same.

Lower: Everybody Are Scared Of Gas And Triple

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I'd say it depends on the power involved.

when you are out in the ocean or a long way from home and lose a motor or drive you won't be asking this question, you can still plane out and run good speed, happened to me in Florida, I made it back without triples would of been out in the ocean most of night idling, can cruise with 2 to save fuel, no diff in no wake, triples are def worth more money, depending on power/drives /i would think 30k to 80k more

I got my Tiger to 50 mph on one engine.

Thank You #6's....

The thread was asking about selling price relative to twins or triples, not safety or peace of mind on the ocean.


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mild power: 2 x 500 efi

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3 x 502 or hp 500

So guys! price: higher? same? lower?

I just came back to see one with triple hp500.

you got it!!! thanks for bringing back this tread on track!

I think in general people are scared of triple engine maintainence, never mind the fuel. It makes your market smaller and the price lower. I considered a boat with triples and wound up with twins.

twin of the same power vs trip of the same power I would say the trip boat would be more expensive.

big twins- say 850's vs trip 500's I'd say motors a wash but the boat with the 850's would be worth more since odds are it should have 6's so drives would pull value up.

I'm an outboard guy. Outboards aren't huge powerhouses (300-350HP max) so most of the time the extra power is negated by the weight so why have trips when twins can do almost the same job. $18K for a 300XS plus rigging puts it closer to $25K I would guess- for a few MPH and all that extra fuel and maintance it is not worth it.

BUT- if I could have put trips on my Concept I would have... :ernaehrung004:

This is based on no research- just my perspective.

I would thing it would lean one side all the time and not plan ??

The trip boat should be more expensive. Trips have proven to be more efficient at cruising speeds and reduce stress on drives vs twins with higher horsepower. I went from twins to trips and have not found repair costs to have increased dramatically. I love the security of having trips as I can always cruise home on two. Just my .02.

What most people don't realize, is triples are actually less expensive starting out. When we originally ordered ours, the 525's (2) were a $47K upgrade, and the 496 HO's (3) was $15k less.

In all, we gained 5MPH, less upkeep, more handling capability and personally I think, it looks cool under the deck. all for less money. Oh and by the way, it is much more efficiant in fuel mileage, untill you go over 4000 rpm...I recommend the triple, however twin 700's would sure be nice. (for a cool $90K upgrade)

more efficient fuel milage under 4000 rpm??? really?

somehow you missed the point I believe.... safety and peace of mind have VALUE, and value translates to $$$$$$$ when it comes to buying or selling something.

In today's market you cannot GIVE a triple boat away. I know of a 45 Sonic that is pristine with 3 502's in it, he is down to stupid money and still can't sell. You also need to look at insurance. Many companies will not insure a triple boat, don't know why, just don't. My buddy just traded in a pristine 47 Fountain with fresh triple 650's, I can point you in the right direction if you want one. Same goes for the Sonic.

triples are still for sale for long time... will try to sea trial one soon... we'll see the result !

Talk to any dealer sitting on a triple. Much lower resale than the twin right now. Triples are white elephants. FACT.