Twins or single outboard

[rcranium]

Conundrum for me :
24 ft aluminum Alaskan bulkhead
Use 2 115 or one 225

 

[lemmy]

Conundrum for me :
24 ft aluminum Alaskan bulkhead
Use 2 115 or one 225

If you're going offshore . Twins. If your staying inside , with help nearby. A single with a kicker....

 

[rcranium]

If you're going offshore . Twins. If your staying inside , with help nearby. A single with a kicker....

Thanks

 

[Brando]

Single 250-300. 15ht kicker

 

[daddystoy]

Out of curiosity what would the price difference be between the twin 115's vs a 225 plus kicker?

 

[scott craven]

Out of curiosity what would the price difference be between the twin 115's vs a 225 plus kicker?

I'm guessing $40 k for the twins and about $35k for single and kicker.
Not many dealers price their products on line

 

[seabeyond]

Not enough information for us to really offer you a good answer. Good start might be the boat manufacturer and model or dimensions. A 24 aluminum can range in weight by 2000lbs depending on manufacturer.. some boats like weight aft, some do not.

 

[rcranium]

I'm guessing $40 k for the twins and about $35k for single and kicker.
Not many dealers price their products on line

About 4K more 225 plus kicker

 

[rcranium]

Not enough information for us to really offer you a good answer. Good start might be the boat manufacturer and model or dimensions. A 24 aluminum can range in weight by 2000lbs depending on manufacturer.. some boats like weight aft, some do not.

24 ft 8.6 beam Cabin / cuddy 80 gal gas

 

[VanIsle10]

Conundrum for me :
24 ft aluminum Alaskan bulkhead
Use 2 115 or one 225

Went through a similar conundrum a couple years ago, opted for twin Suzuki 140’s and couldn’t be happier with the decision. The up front cost was not much different, the maintenance cost has been similar to previous boats with a main and kicker and the fuel burn is still very economical. The other benefits of running offshore on twins and trolling in swells and wind are very nice.

 

[daddystoy]

What is your conundrum?

 

[rcranium]

What is your conundrum?

What would be the most efficient

 

[ryanb]

I faced this exact decision and went with twins. Economy is still good, handling around the dock is far superior with twins, trolling is more enjoyable with one of the mains, especially in wind and/or chop. Charging amps are far superior on the big engine over a kicker. If one dies you can make good headway with the other (mine can do 26 mph on plane on one engine).

Literally the only downside for me is that with mechanical control engines it's not practical to have rear helm controls for the mains, whereas with the kicker you likely have the controls at the rear helm.

I've had both setups on similar boats. Old boat had single 250/kicker, new boat has twin 115.

 

[ryanb]

What would be the most efficient

For me, my economy is slightly better with twins. Old boat with single 250 was approximately 1200 lbs lighter too.

 

[rcranium]

For me, my economy is slightly better with twins. Old boat with single 250 was approximately 1200 lbs lighter too.

Thank you

 

[Aquaholic]

I faced this exact decision and went with twins. Economy is still good, handling around the dock is far superior with twins, trolling is more enjoyable with one of the mains, especially in wind and/or chop. Charging amps are far superior on the big engine over a kicker. If one dies you can make good headway with the other (mine can do 26 mph on plane on one engine).

Literally the only downside for me is that with mechanical control engines it's not practical to have rear helm controls for the mains, whereas with the kicker you likely have the controls at the rear helm.

I've had both setups on similar boats. Old boat had single 250/kicker, new boat has twin 115.

Is that Cope Walker the 23 or 25?

 

[sly_karma]

This has been debated on here many times. No clear winner, pros and cons for both.

If you're looking at newer power with fly by wire controls, setting up an aft station for twins is workable. Not so much with mechanical controls.

 

[ship happens]

One problem that might change your scope is fuel tank output. Need independent dip tubes for each engine. Rhat is if you want it to be transport canada approved and surveyable.

 

[rcranium]

One problem that might change your scope is fuel tank output. Need independent dip tubes for each engine. Rhat is if you want it to be transport canada approved and surveyable.

Thank you
I was not aware of this regulation

 

[e-zee]

In for a dime in for a dollar. I decided to level up to twin Yamaha 150's.