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Old 12-25-2011 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by audacity
...for easy math 100 mph at wot with 100 gallons is 1 hour. not sure what tanks u will have?
One more plus for the twin OBs. Almost triple the range for the same fuel. And you can still go 100.
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Old 12-26-2011 | 10:29 AM
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I read in powerboat magazine once: "it's not how fast you go; it's how well you go fast"
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Old 12-26-2011 | 10:45 AM
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Another vote for the twin o/b's. I've owned the same boat both ways (26 Daytona-- one 2001 single, one 2005 with o/b's). 2001 with warmed up Merc 575---89.9. 2005 twin 300x's---112.6. Solid reliability and performance.

The o/b boat will run 36-37 with one engine offline
Sterndrive boat........ and you're paddling
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Old 12-26-2011 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Rookie17
So after reading all the posts, the age old debate between single or twins comes down to what I always suspected.

90% of the time, those that can afford to run twins will prefer twins.
And 90% of the time, those who can't afford to run twins will sing the virtues of a single.

Everyone will run what they can afford (hopefully)
I figured "Hell, I can't afford to run either, so why not go for twins"
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Old 12-26-2011 | 01:11 PM
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I'm sure outboards are great but that's not want I want, love the sound of bbc,s and the ilmors.
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Old 12-26-2011 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Originalronza
I'm sure outboards are great but that's not want I want, love the sound of bbc,s and the ilmors.
then why not look at a boat that is designed for bbc's then?!
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Old 12-26-2011 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by audacity
then why not look at a boat that is designed for bbc's then?!
Why is a 32' cat not designed for twin big blocks
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Old 12-26-2011 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Originalronza
Why is a 32' cat not designed for twin big blocks
It is you are alright. Those old Shadow and Chris-Cats, not too mention all those 32' Skaters did well with big blocks, and small blocks too. Build what you want, dial it in, enjoy it.
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Old 12-26-2011 | 02:55 PM
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i checked the site and it's a narrow 30' 6" cat w/140 gal capacity. outboard cats are larger these days. there's not even close enough lift to make it perform with all that weight!
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Old 12-26-2011 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Smarty
It is you are alright. Those old Shadow and Chris-Cats, not too mention all those 32' Skaters did well with big blocks, and small blocks too. Build what you want, dial it in, enjoy it.
not really...that's why they don't make them anymore!
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