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Old 10-30-2010, 10:05 AM
intergalactic intergalactic is offline
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Default Re: single or twins - 23 CC

I wanted to ask the same question and stumbled across this thread. But I have a different desire. I want to use a 23CC with a hermco bracket and run from Boston Harbor towards Newport R.I. occasionally. And mostly fish. With the conditions around here and the time of year for fishing (into October) I don't need speed. And a 4 stroke (or two) is a must as I get seasick fast around two strokes. As is getting home. 25knots is fine for me for speed. But I was wondering about the weight of dual 4 strokes on a bracket. Like dual Honda BF90s or BF115s?

Haven't bought the boat yet, looking at a 23CC, maybe a 20CC with a bracket and trailering it more.
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Old 10-30-2010, 10:57 AM
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Default Re: single or twins - 23 CC

Ouick story on this......years ago a guy was docked next to me at the same place as I was staying and had just had his twin 2-strokes replaced with twin Honda 130hp on his 25' Pro Line which had a bracket. Was so proud on his decision to upgrade to 4-strokes, save on gas money, etc. One problem, it would not get on plane properly, way too much weight versus the two strokes. Had to trim the engines all the way down and put the passengers to the front to get on plane. Keep the Honda 4-stroke weight issue in mind.
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Old 10-30-2010, 11:28 AM
intergalactic intergalactic is offline
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Default Re: single or twins - 23 CC

yeah, that was why I was maybe thinking dual 90s at 365 lb each. For some reason I think earlier BF90s were lighter at a 1000cc size but I have to go google that.
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Old 10-30-2010, 11:45 AM
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Default Re: single or twins - 23 CC

i dont think you will have enought power with anything less then 120hp but i may be wrong i have twin 130's and it seems perfectly matched jumps out of the hole and cruses easily at around 30 at 4000rpms as far as top end i haven't ever opened them up but they respond to throttle input very well to adjust to what's happening up here in out very unpredicable weather and sea conditions but keep in mind it's a complete dog with just one running but it is still going foward or out of danger!!! as far as a 4 stroke my 2 smokers are a lot of weight on the back without a flotation bracket also keep in mind the new 2 strokes are very clean burning so dont rule them out just yet i would love to put on a 250 e-tec and loose some weight and double my mpg's
just my 2 cents don't hesitate to get a hold of me with any other questions
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