outboard twins on a rocket??
#2
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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
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
#4
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.
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.
#5
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.
Both Superboats that I know of had twin 200's. A single 300x gave the same if not better speeds.
#7
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.





