Twins or a single-which would u want?

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12-18-2011 | 09:50 AM

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PARADISE ISLAND

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Even a cat 2 is better! single is a lot on drives or oB's wear and tear!As for a towing service good luck in the cold season

12-18-2011 | 09:52 AM

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PokerRun388

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If I would've started this thread, you guys would have been all over me.....

12-18-2011 | 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Originalronza

Assuming both packages would cost the same and run the same speed, which would most people want and be better for sales. Let's say the boat is a 30' cat and the engines are twin mercury 6.2's/bravos, vs. single 525/xr's.

Go for the twin engine setup, you'll never regret it.

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If I would've started this thread, you guys would have been all over me.....

PR388, what happened to your boat???
Don't let some of the members get under your skin, it's all in fun!!!
I look forward to seeing a new boat under your avatar soon.
Happy Holidays

See ya,
Kelly

12-18-2011 | 12:18 PM

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Uncle Dave

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Originally Posted by huskyrider

Go for the twin engine setup, you'll never regret it.

See ya,
Kelly

Except at rebuild and maintenance time.
(especially if its not stagggered)

UD

Last edited by Uncle Dave; 12-18-2011 at 12:30 PM.

12-18-2011 | 12:34 PM

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A.O. Razor

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Originally Posted by Uncle Dave

Except at rebuild and maintenance time.
(especially if its not stagggered)

UD

UD when did you last see a cat with staggered motors or, with motors so close together that you could not work on them?

12-18-2011 | 12:39 PM

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In my opinion...any thing beyond 24' deep v for offshore you go twins....just can't build enough reliable torque with a single.

Having both props working for you in the rough stuff makes a difference.

12-18-2011 | 12:43 PM

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Uncle Dave

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Originally Posted by sprink58

Not sure I agree, you are leaving out half the equation.
the other half is weight .

its power to weight.

I have oodles of reliable torque & relatively light weight.

UD

12-18-2011 | 12:59 PM

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huskyrider

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Originally Posted by Uncle Dave

Except at rebuild and maintenance time.
(especially if its not stagggered)
UD

I'll stand corrected with his reply.
I was referring to the performance, ability to limp in on a single drive, and most importantly resale.

See ya,
Kelly

12-18-2011 | 01:30 PM

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PARADISE ISLAND

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Originally Posted by sprink58

I also think a twin engine whould be tighter to the water than a single in bigger water

Pushing a 30' boat with a single I'd get a Superboat or that style Kyrpto,Activator,,etc etc!Just don't go real far

Wide beam twins!

12-18-2011 | 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by huskyrider

I'll stand corrected with his reply.
I was referring to the performance, ability to limp in on a single drive, and most importantly resale.

See ya,
Kelly

Agreed - Limp in is nice.

Resale is relative here in So Cal.

Bigger up front on either end hold ups well.

High end big premium power big singles hold their value well, and sell quicker as many more guys can "play."

UD

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