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Old 06-25-2012, 04:54 PM
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OK so I'm looking at upgrading from my 1999 280 silencer powerquest. But I'm on a very limited income. I love my boat an it handles my lake Pritty good ( my lake is loto) the main reason in looking to up grade is the docking benefits of twins. Pros an cons anyone? ?
Another thing I was thinking a small 30 to 34' with twin small blocks.
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Old 06-25-2012, 05:07 PM
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First thing that comes to my mind is your gas bill will increase, for sure!
When you get more power, (you'll love that) you will use more power & that burns gas too!
Insurance usually goes up with twins too!

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Old 06-25-2012, 05:12 PM
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OK so I'm looking at upgrading from my 1999 280 silencer powerquest. But I'm on a very limited income. I love my boat an it handles my lake Pritty good ( my lake is loto) the main reason in looking to up grade is the docking benefits of twins. Pros an cons anyone? ?
Another thing I was thinking a small 30 to 34' with twin small blocks.
a 31 /33 /34/35 sutphen would be perfect for lotto with twin 500s or bigger those boats run low to mid 80s. its a 26 degree hull plus the cabins are big. the hull stays wider longer heading to the bow. they eat rough water. most of the new england hard core guys run sutphens, I was going that route but, got a deal on a 28 saber hull for my project. which is another rough water hull. Artie
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Will twin small blocks eat up that much more fuel? Speed don't bother me to much I cruise bout 35 to 40 all the time I got a little one so go fast doesn't happen very often at all
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