Twins or a single-which would u want?

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12-18-2011 | 02:06 PM

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Ted G

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Originally Posted by Uncle Dave

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

+1 and add to that hull design.

My 30 Superboat (32 LOA) is as fast as my 31 Formula (33LOA) was with one of the engines from it. Of course I lost a lot of "Pleather" and a fridge too

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12-18-2011 | 02:07 PM

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huskyrider

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Originally Posted by Uncle Dave

Resale is relative here in So Cal.
UD

It ain't quite like that in Texas.
I really couldn't think of any of my bud's who'd go for a single engined 30' cat.
Heck, I've been looking at an older 23 Eliminator wide body factory triple OB that was converted to a twin OB but still packing the triple set gauges in the dash. I'll only make an offer if I can find another motor to match the 2 and haven't had any luck. OMG those outboard guys are proud of their 2.5 EFI offshore OB's even at their age.
All I know is what a wicked river/lake boat this would be.

I guess it's the old Texas mindset, bigger is always better LOL!!!

See ya,
Kelly

12-18-2011 | 02:22 PM

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diverkr

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Twins if you boat on open water. I have benefited from being able to limp home single engine on a couple occasions.

12-18-2011 | 02:44 PM

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Uncle Dave

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Originally Posted by huskyrider

It ain't quite like that in Texas.
I really couldn't think of any of my bud's who'd go for a single engined 30' cat.
Kelly

How about a single merc 1350 and a #8 drive in a DCB 32?

UD

12-18-2011 | 03:13 PM

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PARADISE ISLAND

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Originally Posted by diverkr

Twins if you boat on open water. I have benefited from being able to limp home single engine on a couple occasions.

Same here limped in more than a couple of times

12-18-2011 | 03:15 PM

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PokerRun388

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From: SoCal

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Originally Posted by huskyrider

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

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

Hi Kelly, well its the family boat...but right now, i don't have my own...
Happy holidays... See you at DS, in April ???

12-18-2011 | 03:17 PM

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PokerRun388

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Originally Posted by Uncle Dave

How about a single merc 1350 and a #8 drive in a DCB 32?

UD

I think DCB is actually doing something with that.... either in an M31 or F32.. not sure which model......

12-18-2011 | 03:39 PM

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sprink58

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From: Ocala, Fl

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Originally Posted by diverkr

Twins if you boat on open water. I have benefited from being able to limp home single engine on a couple occasions.

Twice for me also...from WAY over the horizon. I guess it's a tradition in the big water down here. It's not un-usual to take a quick 65 mile run to the Bahamas...reduces the pucker factor considerably knowing your doubled up.

I think we see a lot more twin set ups here for that reason.