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Old 03-09-2011 | 08:45 PM
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what would be a better package in a late model 29 scarab ?
small blocks = 350 mpi's = 300 hp x 2
big block = 540 ci. 575 hp

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Old 03-09-2011 | 09:13 PM
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I will stick with my favorite saying (there is no replacement for displacement)

2 350s=750 cubes
Or 1 540 cube
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Old 03-09-2011 | 09:16 PM
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The single should be faster.And less weight in the rear.
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Old 03-09-2011 | 09:20 PM
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better dock'n w/ 2! spare engine if 1 goes down!
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Old 03-09-2011 | 09:23 PM
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Ya, im no pro but pretty much from what i understand is that your gonna get lighter faster and cheaper upkeep no the single but with twins you will have a back up easier docking and i am probably some other stuff that im missing about twins and singles but this just off top off my head. Good luck!
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Old 03-09-2011 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Riley0114
Ya, im no pro but pretty much from what i understand is that your gonna get lighter faster and cheaper upkeep no the single but with twins you will have a back up easier docking and i am probably some other stuff that im missing about twins and singles but this just off top off my head. Good luck!
I'd sacrifice 3-5mph for two motors. Getting stranded is no picknic.... Especially if your doing some ocean running.
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Old 03-09-2011 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by lightning jet
I will stick with my favorite saying (there is no replacement for displacement)

2 350s=750 cubes
Does it really..?
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Old 03-09-2011 | 09:30 PM
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Does it really..?
play nice Bubba!!!
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Old 03-09-2011 | 09:34 PM
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29 feet is alot of boat for one motor, since it is a performance hull. If it were a cruiser, one motor would suffice.
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Old 03-09-2011 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by HaxbySpeed
Does it really..?
That's how we do math in Ohio
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