From the advise I have received on here, the preferred setup is a single large engine. I am sure a more knowledgable member will post more reasons. I went around and around with the same idea on my 23. My wife wanted twins but mostly everyone suggested a large single instead. There is less weight on a single as well as less drag, less fuel burn which I believe could be debatable and the most important idea would be can the boat even get on plane with one of the twin engine inoperable? I understand the appeal of twins from a safety aspect. With technology today I think you could get a hold of seatow about anywhere now a days! At least that was my thinking on it. I am going the a large twin bracket from hermco for the floatation with a single ox-66 250. Luckly I found a good shape 30" motor. I also have a25" motor of the same so If I ended up wanting twins I just have to pick up a 25" mid section for the motor and I can have twin 250's which would be a lot of power all that is needed is to redrill the holes on he bracket! Good luck with which ever way you go! The new Yamaha 300 would sure make hell of a good motor on a 23!
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