Crazy idea??? Or brilliant!!!! What's your opinions?

[3 Squids]

Actually just found this gem on CL. Twin 55's. Seems a bit underpowered to me but just shows they do exist.
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/boa/5677291144.html

Also found locally a '73 center console with the 165hp IB/OB. I really wanted an IB/OB before I bought mine but couldn't pass up the deal I got on mine. However having a second V-20 can't be such a bad thing.
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/5634075310.html

Either of these members boats?

[bradford]

Fishbone strikes again, been a while.

Yeah this 83 in a good candidate for someone who wants to go full bore and set it up the way they want. It's hard to tear into a boat that is still in good shape and start cutting her up while she is still usable.

Go get that 21 hull. You already have a few, mama won't notice it if you sneak it in.

[3 Squids]

Originally Posted by bradford

Fishbone strikes again, been a while.

This boat a scam?

[randlemanboater]

The big issue with twins will be weight, V-20's are notorious for sitting low in the back with much weight on the transom.

How about twin 90 Yamaha 2 strokes? They are rather light.

I would chose a Johnson/Suzuki 4 stroke myself.......

[Bruce]

I agree that twins are not in the wheelhouse for thus hull.

That said. If I had to do transom work and wanted twins I'd have to close the entire transom and add a stainless bracket on the rear. The extra flotation and plane able length you would get from it might actually behave on the water.

[macojoe]

7th line down says Max hp Twin 115's

[Destroyer]

Thanks Joe. So now we know that our hulls, without engine, gas and such, weigh in at 1920 lbs. Useful info when trying to figure out trailer tongue weight.

[macojoe]

Welcome, but I have always none the weight. spec are always in the gallery sectiomn!

[phatdaddy]

Remember, they also claimed the cabin slept two

[Jeb]

It doesn't seem like there could be a practical reason for twins. The maneuverability argument doesn't seem to make sense: A V20 with a 150 on it maneuvers SO easily already. Has anyone ever had a problem putting a V20 where they want to? It's not like its a 40-foot beast that weighs 2 tons.

I feel like if you're really worried that your power is going to fail when you're out there, then go with a kicker. Cheaper - and you now have a trolling motor.

My 150 Merc Black Max weighs around 400 lbs. A pair of 75s, for instance weighs 265 each (according to NADA), so you're adding substantial weight for the same amount of power - and greatly INCREASING the probability that you're spending $ on maintenance (two old outboards instead of one).

Total personal thought here: I also think two "small" motors is a little goofy-looking. When I see some sweet boat roll out of the harbor with twin 300 Verados or something, I'm always kind of impressed. A pair of old 75s? Just doesn't seem to boost the "cool factor" if that's the motivation. (Just my opinion- might be on my own on that one.)

Regardless, I love this site. I check it multiple times a day and I honestly appreciate that you are always contributing to it, 3Squids. Ilook forward to more updates!