cigarette 38 2008 or nortech 4300 v
02-20-2012 | 09:11 AM
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From: 20.5 mm LOTO
The advantage of having triples is this: You can run more efficient/faster with smaller power. They handle great and parking is easier with the triples. (your third engine works as a compensator to the two outside engines.) Your overall maintenance/cost is lower with the smaller engines than the larger twins to achieve the same speed.
I have found that most people that don't like the triples have never had them, This is not a dig, just an observation from a person who runs triples.
As far as comparing the boats themselves, both can be great setups, a test drive is the best way to see what feels right for you!
I have found that most people that don't like the triples have never had them, This is not a dig, just an observation from a person who runs triples.
As far as comparing the boats themselves, both can be great setups, a test drive is the best way to see what feels right for you!
02-20-2012 | 09:23 AM
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From: MA and NH
The advantage of having triples is this: You can run more efficient/faster with smaller power. They handle great and parking is easier with the triples. (your third engine works as a compensator to the two outside engines.) Your overall maintenance/cost is lower with the smaller engines than the larger twins to achieve the same speed.
I have found that most people that don't like the triples have never had them, This is not a dig, just an observation from a person who runs triples.
As far as comparing the boats themselves, both can be great setups, a test drive is the best way to see what feels right for you!
I have found that most people that don't like the triples have never had them, This is not a dig, just an observation from a person who runs triples.
As far as comparing the boats themselves, both can be great setups, a test drive is the best way to see what feels right for you!
02-20-2012 | 09:28 AM
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bravo's are just that.. Easy on the throttles..all the time..especially on the heavier boat...personally, not for me.. but...all other reasons to get the NT have been mentioned.
ya and #6 lowers are even better..
Last edited by Jassman; 02-20-2012 at 09:40 AM.
02-20-2012 | 09:47 AM
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Hey, I know those!!!! I have never ridden on a 38 Cig but the NT will B allloooottttt bigger! I went from a 38 Fastech 2 my 43 NT!!! I had 5 1/2 flawless(Michigan) seasons on my trip 525's & bravos! As Jazzer said U have 2 B careful & I really don't run my boats hard! I would C 90-91 on a good day, high 80's all day even w/ a heavy load!!! good luck, call me if U want, Tracy, 810-813-6321!!
02-20-2012 | 12:48 PM
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From: Boca/Brentwood
The advantage of having triples is this: You can run more efficient/faster with smaller power. They handle great and parking is easier with the triples. (your third engine works as a compensator to the two outside engines.) Your overall maintenance/cost is lower with the smaller engines than the larger twins to achieve the same speed.
I have found that most people that don't like the triples have never had them, This is not a dig, just an observation from a person who runs triples.
As far as comparing the boats themselves, both can be great setups, a test drive is the best way to see what feels right for you!
I have found that most people that don't like the triples have never had them, This is not a dig, just an observation from a person who runs triples.
As far as comparing the boats themselves, both can be great setups, a test drive is the best way to see what feels right for you!
On plane faster less strain on the drives easier to dock&faster
Maybe not in this comparison but triples when set up right are the ticket
