Two 115 Yamaha's on a 23' polar walkaround ?

[redfish1940]

Thinking about buying a 23' walkaround with 2 115's wonder if anybody has any experience eith something like this and is it enough power. any idea about fuel consumption And performance. Thanks

 

[steelespike]

Twins are impressive.If you go off shore its nice if one fails.They will use about 23 gallons per hour at wot.
They will likely be slightly slower than a single 230 hp motor.A single 230 will use about the same fuel but likely going slightly faster for a given throttle setting.
Twins weigh about 700 lbs a single 230 about 540 lbs.You have twice the complication.Many folks have 2 motors for off shore because you have a back up if one fails. But it does seem to me you slightly increase the odds one will fail.

 

[dingbat]

Border line under powered.....300HP boat, Can't plane on a single 115 hp, twin 150's (can plane) or a single 250 would be a better choice

 

[redfish1940]

Thanks guys, good information.