Twin Power vs Single

C-Nile · Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:12 pm Post subject:

Steve,

Honestly, on a larger boat like the CD 25 you have, a twin configuration makes a great deal of sense. Not only is it easy to maneuver in tight quarters, but it gives you enough power to maintain plane on one engine. However, I still maintain that having twins is like having a single engine configuration from a risk standpoint, albeit if you keep the fuel and battery systems separate, that risk is greatly mitigated with the exception of striking a log or the bottom with both engines down. (It happened a few years ago in Long Island Sound. A man picked up his brand new yacht, and he struck a log that was hidden from view by the chop. It spun both of his props.) Regardless of having a single or twin configuration, an auxiliary with a separate fuel supply is not a bad idea. Of course, a lot depends on where one is operating a boat. In Long Island Sound, the waters are docile compared to what people in the PNW or Alaska encounter.

bridma · Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 4:29 pm Post subject: Twin Power vs Single

Karl on C-Daisy,

What was your reasoning for putting your kicker bracket to Stbd of the twins? How much clearance do you have from the twins, and also the trim tabs? I have a kicker for the dink. At present I carry it in the cockpit, but I'm just thinking.

Martin.

amy and karl · Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 1:21 pm Post subject:

Sorry for the delay Martin. There is plenty of clearance from the twins and the trim tab. I chose the starboard side to offset the full water tank and I prefer to operate the kicker with my left hand.

Karl.