Twin vs. Single Engines

[82mustang]

Wanted to start a debate (I'm sure that what will happen), and also anser a question that I'm just curious about.

What is the advantage to having twin outboards vs single, given that you have the same overal horsepower.

example is to just toss some numbers out, why have twin 125's versus a single 250. I understand the handling advantage at the dock, but any advantages at speed??

Also, the other given advantage would be if one motor fails, you have a backup to get back in.

As a side note, for the fun of it sometime, I would love to see twin 15's on the back of my tinney (rated for 30hp max). I know weight would be a problem there, but I still think it would just be funny as all heck to see and do.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Twin vs. Single Engines

You pretty much covered it Twins are slightly less efficient,dragging more through the water.A single 250 will be slightly faster on slightly less fuel.There is a weight issue
As you suggested lots of off shore boaters like the twin backup.If you would like to see some twin setups check out youtube. There is one with 3 really old vintage
outboards. And a number of twins. Any number of home made outboards.

 

[Fl_Richard]

Re: Twin vs. Single Engines

I usually boat with three women on board. Wife + daughters. You will want twins with this many girls on board. Could you imagine your engine dying and three of them squawking in your ear about the boat being broken? Thats why I have twins