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waterboy222 06-11-2010 01:57 PM

Converting from Triple O/B's to Twin O/B's?
 
If someone were considering swapping three outboards for a pair of newer outboards, would the boat still use the same placement as the port and starboard outboards?

Im confused as to if the motors are spaced differently on the transom when you have three versus two motors. Could you remove the center engine and run the boat with twins without having adverse affects to the handling?

Are triple o/b boats laid up specifically for triples?

wot 06-11-2010 05:21 PM

Cat -or- V?


If someone were considering swapping three outboards for a pair of newer outboards, would the boat still use the same placement as the port and starboard outboards?
Yes -or- No, same question would apply to a twin setup.


Im confused as to if the motors are spaced differently on the transom when you have three versus two motors. Could you remove the center engine and run the boat with twins without having adverse affects to the handling?
Yes -or- No (see above)


Are triple o/b boats laid up specifically for triples?
Yes -or- No, maybe Transom and/or a Pod (cat)

HIGH LIFE 06-11-2010 05:29 PM

If there is a bracket, NO you need one for twins with 26" spacing. If you remove the middle motor the outboard motors will be too far apart. Is this on a V hull ? "HIGH LIFE"

FeverMike 06-11-2010 08:00 PM

Nope the 2 outside outboards are to far apart for a V bottom.

Maritime_Eng 06-12-2010 07:20 AM

The boat he is talking about is a 30 Spectre Cat. Depending on how the boat was rigged the outer two motors should be in the right location.

Sea-Dated 06-14-2010 08:35 AM

Step 1,





Buy a boat...... :party-smiley-004:



Sorry Cale, I just had to....... :lolhit::lolhit:

waterboy222 06-14-2010 10:02 AM

Its on a cat, yes. The 30 spectre that was mentioned earlier. So if the center engine was removed and the shifters/throttles were replaced with a twin setup everything should be kosher running the two outside engines alone, right?

waterboy222 06-14-2010 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by Sea-Dated (Post 3135199)





Buy a boat...... :party-smiley-004:



Sorry Cale, I just had to....... :lolhit::lolhit:

Thats the general idea! I just dont want something thats gonna be sittin in the driveway in pieces because I didnt do my research first!

JohnnyMarshall 06-14-2010 10:08 AM

No reason to buy this year, U got a new cig coming soon.:drink:

waterboy222 06-14-2010 10:22 AM

I know, right?! But I still would MUCH rather prefer to be behind the throttles!


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