chuck99z28
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Please be kind. I've been looking at a boat to share between some local HP restricted lakes and a local tidal river (Potomac). I'm somewhat limited to a boat in the 15-17 ft range due to a single car garage. 78 inches wide by 22 ft. I'd prefer a side console. Decent budget.
Why doesn't anyone discuss putting two 9.9 hp engines on a boat that is rated around 40hp which many of these boats are?
For example, the Mercury 9.9 weighs a bit more than 100 pounds, and the Mercury 40hp weighs 260 pounds. It would weigh less.
I know twin 9.9 hp engines isn't the same as a 40hp. But wouldn't it be worth it to use one on the HP lake, and two on the river?
What about a 25hp and a 9.9? Thats about the same weight as a 40 hp engine.
Is it just not worth the expense? Not enough juice for the squeeze?
Addition: I just realized this post is probably in the wrong section. Sorry.
Why doesn't anyone discuss putting two 9.9 hp engines on a boat that is rated around 40hp which many of these boats are?
For example, the Mercury 9.9 weighs a bit more than 100 pounds, and the Mercury 40hp weighs 260 pounds. It would weigh less.
I know twin 9.9 hp engines isn't the same as a 40hp. But wouldn't it be worth it to use one on the HP lake, and two on the river?
What about a 25hp and a 9.9? Thats about the same weight as a 40 hp engine.
Is it just not worth the expense? Not enough juice for the squeeze?
Addition: I just realized this post is probably in the wrong section. Sorry.