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Old 01-28-2009, 12:11 AM
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Default Re: motor selection

Tim is right on here.
Only try to run back on plane with twin 150's if you have a prop to get it on plane. Otherwise, enjoy the nice smooth rife back to the dock.

I do know a 23'CC with twin 150's that would plane on a single 150, but it was done with 16" pitch props, not 21" or 23" props, AND large tabs. It was a tow boat and propped for pulling.

On the other hand twin 250 Etecs should be adequate

My 2 cents? Big single with an 8-16 hp high thrust kicker.
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