mounting twin outboards

[ralph]

I intend to put two 50 hp Johnsons on a 22' flat bottomed fishing skiff. How far apart should they be? What is the proper measurement center to center of the props?

 

[DJ]

Re: mounting twin outboards

The flat bottom makes it easy. Just whatever clearance needed to allow the engines to turn all the way-each way.<br /><br />The farther they are apart, the better control you will have at slow speeds-docking etc. Very important on a flat bottom boat.

 

[Bear]

Re: mounting twin outboards

What about the alignment in this case? I've heard both a few degrees toe-in and and a few degrees toe-out. I can understand paralell, but... <br />Which is right the way and why? <br /><br />/Bear

 

[DJ]

Re: mounting twin outboards

Parallel.