outboard motor separation

[robert coyle]

I currently have my twin honda 90's spaced 42 inches center to center. The industry standard is 26 inches. How does the spacing affect performance. Should I move them closer or is this distance not a problem. The boat is 24ft X 10.5ft welded aluminum 5 to 6 klbs loaded.

 

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Re: outboard motor separation

I don't know a lot about twin setups, but I do know that the further apart you ,mount them, the more handling will be affected (I.E., a lazy or misfiring engine,prop slippage). <br />Trim will also become harder to set. They will have a tendancy to "steer" the boat.<br />Other than that, you got me. There may even be some advantage to it, like being able to use the throttles to do some fancy docking.