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Originally Posted by Elite
can anyone out there tell me if i would be better off putting twin etec 150s or a single etec 250 i have a 1986 seacraft 23
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These new motors are so reliable that I don't think you're actually reducing your odds of getting stranded very much by going with twins. Also, unless you have separate fuel tanks, a bad tank of gas will probably affect both engines.
One potential advantage of twins is less draft, if you rig them right. Carl Moesly, who invented the SeaCraft hull and had great success racing the old 21's with twin outboards in the 60's, said most guys with twins have them mounted way too close together! He said they should be mounted in the center of the center panel to get the cleanest water where the props will have the best bite, and you can also mount them higher on the transom at that location. Of course if you mount them on a bracket you can also mount them higher. The CG shift is significant with a bracket, although the 20 is a lot more sensitive in that regard than the 23. I suspect a lot of boats running brackets are so stern heavy that they won't plane at less than about 20 mph! 4 blade props will help a lot in that situation. I'd recommend one of Don Herman's brackets designed for twins, but mount a 30" shaft single on it.
If you're considering an E-Tec, check out the
http://www.etecownersgroup.com/ web site. Great bunch of guys and knowledgeable techs there, much like CSC, that can answer virtually any question you might have on them.