Twins on a 20' Master Angler

MKG · #1 10-29-2003, 05:22 PM

No other choice but counter rotating?

Can engines be modified to be counter rotating?

ScottM · #2 10-29-2003, 06:13 PM

CR will make things easier, but you could get away without it with a pair of 90's, you'd just have additional torque steer to deal with. I believe you can convert one of the engines to CR, but it involves changing the lower unit = $$.

MKG · #3 10-29-2003, 07:04 PM

Thanks guys

I am awaiting a response from Hermco on the max weight the 20 could take with their bracket - any idea of whether the Armstrong can handle the 2 90'?

Many thanks

Ryan · #4 10-29-2003, 09:37 PM

mkg Im sure armstrong has a bracket that will handle the twins probably the hermco will too I dont know how many of the guys in here from s.fla remember but there was a 20 with twin merc2.5 motors down in the homestead /keys area a couple years ago. So as long as you make the neccesary transom modification you should be fine

Scott · #5 10-30-2003, 12:32 AM

The Seamark bracket used for twin engines if I recall has something like 890 lbs of positive buoyancy .... but I also believe the bracket is also wider to accommodate the second engine... but I don’t know if that would be to wide for your application/boat

John R · #6 10-30-2003, 11:56 AM

if you can get the twin for cheap, just get it as CR

MKG · #7 10-30-2003, 06:32 PM

Thanks guys - well the deal is now done

Bought a CSY built ( I know its not a potter but better than a tracker in my opinion) 1982 Master Angler.

Also bought the 2 x 90 Fichts and am now scoping out the bracket with the most flotation capacity.

Got a great deal on the boat - and a decent deal on the two motors.

Intend to mount a forward slanting Radar Arch on the boat in order to allow for a full enclosure in the winter and open in the summer - her in the Northwest when the sun is out you want it - when it rains you want cover so I want to go with this set up.

I want to copy it from the nicest 23' i have ever seen and one which you guys have also seen before.

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...82&slim=quick&

Its on Yachtworld - the 23 that is in West Vancouver.

Can this work on the master Angler?

Thanks - I will keep you guys posted as the boat progresses.