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Old 10-05-2011 | 02:59 PM
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Has anyone ever put twins on a rocket?? Is it even possible? Cause of the width issue?
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Old 10-05-2011 | 03:10 PM
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depends on the outboard, width varies between the different makes,
considering they can out 3 or 4 outboards on most center consoles Im thinking it wouldnt be a big deal on a 24x7 to have twins,besides cost of course
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Old 10-05-2011 | 03:32 PM
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It would more then likely be two 225 promaxes, or 2 older carbed 245 horse motors..I wonder how it would run?
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Old 10-06-2011 | 07:45 AM
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They would fit with the proper bracket, but may be "Fun" to setup due to that much wight hanging 2 feet off the back of a narrow boat. My 24 with a single 250 with 24" setback is fun enuff. Here is a vid in flat water in Biscayne Bay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-_4V9zkVgQ

And one in a bit ruffer water, you can see how the bow gets flighty and the boat wants to wander due to the extra weight out back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5EdJvEP6SM

Solid mounts, and real hydraulic steering(not seastar) would be a necessity.
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There were a few 24 Superboats w/twin OB's. The general consensus is that it is not a good idea.

Both Superboats that I know of had twin 200's. A single 300x gave the same if not better speeds.
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isnt the rocket the same exact hull as the 24 pantera?? Jo at panterra had a 24 pantera with twin 225 promax run in the 90s....
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Originally Posted by stlliberator
isnt the rocket the same exact hull as the 24 pantera?? Jo at panterra had a 24 pantera with twin 225 promax run in the 90s....
The rocket has the same shape, not sure about layup. Just because it ran in the 90's with his setup doesnt mean it did it safely, or be something you wanna do every day. If all I did was run straight lines in super flat water, then I might cosider twins, but personally I prefer the single.
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