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 Offshore Boats and Twins
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07/21/05 08:10 AM
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Dick laxton
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Just out of curiosity ,why do most offshore rig say 24 to 30 feet usually run twin engines vs an inboard diesel
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 Re: Offshore Boats and Twins
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07/21/05 09:25 AM
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Catt951
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Question: 50 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico in 4 foot seas, you have engine trouble, would a trolling motor be helpful?
Answer: No but a extra motor would be very helpful.
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Re: Offshore Boats and Twins
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07/21/05 12:40 PM
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Pat Goff
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Yep,
Which is why the serious boats have two independent systems for each motor, fuel tanks, electrical, etc, so if something goes awry, it doesn't affect the other.
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Re: Offshore Boats and Twins
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07/21/05 02:01 PM
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HonkyVoodooFishing
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Also, a single inboard diesel is a booger to steer at slow speeds and tight quarters, like when staying on top of a big fish.....not talking about an I/O but a true inboard, I/O's aren't quite as bad.
Plus, a single diesel won't usually generate the speed desired in a boat that size and the weight distribution is an inhibiting factor.
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Re: Offshore Boats and Twins
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07/21/05 08:08 PM
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Dick laxton
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Thanks kinda figured that to be the answer,just wanted to confirm
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Re: Offshore Boats and Twins
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07/21/05 11:38 PM
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fishoholic
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Believe me I know from experience that extra motor needs to be there.
We were about 9 miles when one motor overheated and sut down, we limped home one the other.
It was a good feeling.
Fishoholic
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