Twin Suzuki EFI 20's on a light 16

[hardee]

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 :love my Twins :thup :thup

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 :?: :shock:

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 8) :thup :thup

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

 

[Sunbeam]

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 :?: :shock:

Well I am now! :gasp:

BTW, I'm OK, really. I had my mental health examined yesterday and they said I'm good for another season of twins promotion 8) :thup :thup

Whew! I was worried that you were becoming too normal

 

[dotnmarty]

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.

 

[Catman]

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.
:love