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South of Heaven
Joined: 15 Aug 2015 Posts: 1459 City/Region: Sharon
State or Province: MA
Photos: Blue Water
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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*Resurrecting an old thread*
I can't wait to see a Brat with small twins on a 16! That would be so amazing. |
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MikeR
Joined: 21 Apr 2013 Posts: 475 City/Region: Mill Creek
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2016
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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South - thanks for resurrecting, somehow I missed this back when it was active. When repowering my 16 Angler, the idea of twin 20's also crossed my mind, if only for the coolness factor. I previously had a 1956 16' Bell Boy cruiser with twin 25 hp Yamahas, that was super fun (photos in my album). With twins you run larger pitch props, but I carried a spare lower-pitch prop and could run the boat with just a single 25 and still get good speed in the low to mid 20's. The bellboy was a flat bottom boat like a C-dory too. One potential benefit of running twins on a small boat. |
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Aurelia
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 2331 City/Region: Gig Harbor
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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It would be a fun package.
Greg _________________ Greg, Cindie & Aven
Gig Harbor
Aurelia - 25 Cruiser sold 2012
Ari - 19 Cruiser sold 2023
currently exploring with "Lia", 17 ft Bullfrog Supersport Pilothouse |
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South of Heaven
Joined: 15 Aug 2015 Posts: 1459 City/Region: Sharon
State or Province: MA
Photos: Blue Water
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, the coolness factor would be off the charts Mike! The extra cost of twins, rigging and maintenance would be a bitch but hey, it's not cheap to look cool!
I suppose if one were to find some very low hour motors then maybe the bill wouldn't be TOO bad. They are only 20 hp's after all. Lol |
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journey on
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 3598 City/Region: Valley Centre
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: journey on
Photos: Journey On
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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Most folks here would probably agree that I am the most outspoken proponent of twin engines for most of our boating applications.
Just in case you missed it, I my Twins
Twin engines allow for considerable redundancy, exceptional maneuverability, and a pretty nice jump in the WOW factor. All that being said, I do believe there are practical limitations (Sunbeam, Joe, Roger, Jay et al, are you sitting down
On a boat the size of a 16, the main factor for twins, that I can see would be the WOW factor. On a boat that size, (which is pretty light and maneuverable), for me it would make the most sense to set it up with a good set of oars and some good sturdy oarlocks and carry the oars. Power the boat with a single only, decreasing the aft weight, and use the oars for recreation, gunk holing, and in case of a life and death need if the OB ever quit. The likelihood of it ever quiting, if it is properly maintained is extremely small .... to infinitesimal.
So, unless you are int WOW ......
there is also some issue of double maintenance stuff, parts and $$ for twins that some folks object too.
BTW, I'm OK, really. I had my mental health examined yesterday and they said I'm good for another season of twins promotion
Harvey
SleepyC
_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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Sunbeam
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 3990 City/Region: Out 'n' About
State or Province: Other
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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hardee wrote: |
Twin engines allow for [insert all dream features here] and a pretty nice jump in the WOW factor. All that being said, I do believe there are practical limitations (Sunbeam, Joe, Roger, Jay et al, are you sitting down |
Well I am now! :gasp:
hardee wrote: | BTW, I'm OK, really. I had my mental health examined yesterday and they said I'm good for another season of twins promotion |
Whew! I was worried that you were becoming too normal |
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dotnmarty
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 4196 City/Region: Sammamish
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: LIZZIE II
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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For me, Brock"s Bambina is the essence of what a 16 is about, the elegance of simplicity. As noted above, he has traveled all over the PNW in Bambina, equipped with one engine, no kicker, one battery, two 6 gallon tanks, no bow rail, and, until recently, no gps (he did have a whistle). He does have a swim platform but, as that has no moving parts.... I do admire it when I read about all the stuff you're doing to and worrying about your boat . But to me the 16 footer is there simply to enjoy, like that little sail boat people are always remembering so fondly. MY advice, check the weather, put the plug in and go launch it . Take a selfie of your smile and post it here. _________________ MartyP
"...we're all in the same boat..." |
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Catman
Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 1528 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Songbird (Bambina, 16')
Photos: Bambina
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Wow, Marty, thanks. I didn't see your 3/4/2016 post about Bambina, and that happened to be her 27th birthday. Now she's in the very capable and appreciative hands of MikeR. We sure love our C-Dory's.
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