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Old 04-08-2015, 04:53 PM
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What is the realistic HP that is appropriate for this size rig?

While we're dreaming...

What would you run on it?

If you are going to go big you might as well GEAUX BIG!

I would go with a 300 Verado or a 350 Yamaha like the offshore guides run in Venice (I have no idea what the right size motor would be).
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Old 04-08-2015, 05:03 PM
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Twins would give you better turning capabilities and allow you to limp in if one motor had a mechanical failure.

I just never see any bay boats with twins but then again I never see any bay boats this big either.
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Old 04-08-2015, 05:21 PM
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Twins would give you better turning capabilities and allow you to limp in if one motor had a mechanical failure.



I just never see any bay boats with twins but then again I never see any bay boats this big either.

You just not looking hard enough... I've seen a couple of bay boats with twins
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I really do not think this boat is rated for that much horse power

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Old 04-08-2015, 07:12 PM
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I really do not think this boat is rated for that much horse power

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Old 04-08-2015, 09:28 PM
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You just not looking hard enough... I've seen a couple of bay boats with twins
Seen Champions with twin 150s
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Seen Champions with twin 150s
Yep, Me too
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seen a Gator Bay with twin 150's....
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Twins would give you better turning capabilities and allow you to limp in if one motor had a mechanical failure.

I just never see any bay boats with twins but then again I never see any bay boats this big either.
Just personal preference. If I have a 25' boat I will be offshore in it on choice days. And I would rather have 2 150s than 1 300. Just my preference.
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Old 04-09-2015, 10:46 AM
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Twins would give you better turning capabilities and allow you to limp in if one motor had a mechanical failure.

I just never see any bay boats with twins but then again I never see any bay boats this big either.
I've ridden on a couple of 26 foot Shearwaters. Both of those had a single Yamaha V8 350. That is a very similar boat, and the Yami was the perfect size to pick it right up. But I think trim tabs are a must.
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