If you compare apples to apples, say a single HP500 or 525 EFI to twin small blocks the maintenance is a wash.

It's really hard to compare a single engine 25 footer to a bigger with twins. That's all over the map.

My opinion though... once you have twins you probably won't want to go back.

Like I told you befor. Go 28+ with twins. Save your self from buying bigger and twins in a few years.

^^ what he said ^^

If you can swing it go twins.

not all boats have room!!! change sea pumps on a twin small block formula 272sr1 and your eyes will be bleeding from standing on your head. on the other hand i can reach the oil drain plugs and starters in my 28 pantera twin big blocks with ease. stick with stock power and you wont be working on them all the time

Like many have said depends on where you are boating, and what you want to do.

I started with a Baja 190, then went to the 260 thinking it would be big enough for Lake Michigan but still able to get it into the little lake. The 260 was no where big enough for Lake Michigan on most days unless the waves were under 2 foot. So we ended up with the 280.

Going from a 24-25' single and a 30' twin is a big jump in boat size. Even these 28' single boats like the Sunsation don't compare in size to a 30' twin.

If you are going to be in any kind of big water go with the twins. Maint, and gas is not that bad unless you are running WFO all the time. Yes working on a twin engine boat is not as easy as a single, but it's not impossible. I'm am no mechanic and actually I hate working on engines, but I can do it in my boat.

Also knowing that if something breaks you have a second engine to get home with. Hearing what some people pay for a tow when they need it, the twins pay for them selves
Real windy day with a current at the dock, and you will love twins.

But if you are just a river boater, or small lake boater. A single 25 would be a great boat. And something like a 25 Outlaw is plenty capable of big water from time to time.

I really hate twins, I`m going back to a single...

SAID NO ONE EVER!!

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truth.

came from a Baja 252 single 454 Mag.

now baja 342, twin 496 mags....

boat cruses faster, at same RPM
rides like a caddy unless in some RUFF stuff in the gulf
5 times the room
does use more gas. BUT its relative, its not 2 times as much. they are working less. IT DOES suck it down at WOT though haha.

So true!

Buy what you can afford!!! I know some people that got way in over their heads and can't afford gas in the boat. Don't blow all of your money on the purchase price either. Once you buy the boat then you start buying everything else: pay sales tax, get insurance, new dock lines, fenders/bumpers, anchor, life jackets, a cooler that fits and matches the boat, matching towels to lay on the seats or hatch, fresh oil change in the drive and engine, new impeller, tune-up: new cap, rotor, wires, spark plugs, PVC valve, fuel filter, new trailer tires, brakes, and repack the wheel bearings, upgrade the stereo, and any unforseen breakdowns in the first year. It is not cheep as we all know.

you just made a list of what i have blown all my money on this year. haha. bought a new boat, and in 2 months dropped 5-6k on **** for it. but its pretty set up now.