Twin Screws or One Big One

valleydawg

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• Jun 3, 2010

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Starting to narrow it down. One boat has twin Johnson 150 that are 2 stroke (400 hrs) one boat has a 4 stoke 225 Yamaha (600 hrs) which would one pick. Both seem to be in good shape. Thanks for the help.

 

kenmyfam

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Re: Twin Screws or One Big One

valleydawg said:

Starting to narrow it down. One boat has twin Johnson 150 that are 2 stroke (400 hrs) one boat has a 4 stoke 225 Yamaha (600 hrs) which would one pick. Both seem to be in good shape. Thanks for the help.

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Same boat ???? what is it ???? and what is the HP rating of the boats ???

 

commander315

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Re: Twin Screws or One Big One

For me it would depend on the kind of boat, its year, and the Max H.P. Rating

 

valleydawg

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Re: Twin Screws or One Big One

24 ft Proline CC w/ Yamaha and 24 ft Hydra-Sport CC for the 2 Johnsons.

 

Philster

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Re: Twin Screws or One Big One

Depends on how you use it.

Deep/offshore and with increased risk from other longer/farther journeys, then that justifies having twins.

Near-shore and in-shore fishing, etc, then go with a single.

 

Mike Robinson

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Re: Twin Screws or One Big One

One thing to consider is that the single engine should be more economical on fuel.

 

commander315

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Re: Twin Screws or One Big One

Philster said:

Depends on how you use it.

Deep/offshore and with increased risk from other longer/farther journeys, then that justifies having twins.

Near-shore and in-shore fishing, etc, then go with a single.

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very true, i agree. Yamahas are great engines, soo..

 

dingbat

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Re: Twin Screws or One Big One

225 HP isn't enough ponies for the Pro-line. The Hydra could use more ponies but will suffice.

 

ovrrdrive

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Re: Twin Screws or One Big One

Another thing to consider, the boat with twin 150's probably won't get up on just one if you should have a problem. If you were really far out you could basically troll in on one if you had the gas, but you'd be out there all day anyway. If I were rigging a new boat I'd go with the one bigger motor and a big *** radio and a membership to Seatow, but on a used boat I'd get which ever combination was in better shape that I felt was more reliable.

 

elkhunter338

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Re: Twin Screws or One Big One

twins, a 150 will push a 24 foot boat ok and will get you back to dock in a reasonable amount of time.