Re: Twin 150
A coworker of mine has an 1987 25' Grady with a cut-out transom. The boat originally came with twin evinrude 175's. He called Grady to ask if twin 150 four stroke Yamahas would be too much weight. They said no problems. He spent the 21K's and put them on. With two people standing next to the motor splash well, and 2-3 ft seas, seawater was coming over the transom (around and between the motors). In addition, seawater was backing up through the scuppers. I haven't personally been on the boat, so i can't say if he's overweighted in the rear (size and placement of rear gas tank, water tank, gear etc, rotten stringers, transom etc..) to begin with. But so far he's had to "fill in" around the motors as best he could with starboard. I think he still has to wear the white go-go boots, although he won't admit to it. I'm just passing along he told me, so i'm sure it's not the gospel truth. After all, fishermen stretch the truth just a tad. Anyway, it would be nice to verify other stories with that set up. I'm sure there plenty of 25' Grady's that are thinking of that exact setup. It would seem a logical choice. I think the 150 four stroke yamahas weigh in at 475, give or take a few. Good luck.
