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Tom W Clark wrote:
OK, so we have Joe's boat where the motors were NOT 29-3/4" apart and we have Larry's boat where they were 29-3/4" apart.
Both spacings work just fine.
That is what I was thinking first that the only real problem with spacing is making sure that the motors don't hit each other. It would be nice to keep them as far apart as possible but the real thing is how close can you go. Nice discussion guys.
thanks
Erick
I'm not sure about the specific set up on the 18 or if this would apply, but keep in mind not to mount either engine directly behind a clamshell/thru hull, strake, or anything else on the bottom or transom that produces turbulence, to avoid engine cooling issues.
I would mount them as close together as possible, as long as the height was still OK in relation to the cavitation plates to the bottom. The closer the motors are to the center, the less chance of prop blowout when turning.
Binkie wrote:
I would mount them as close together as possible, as long as the height was still OK in relation to the cavitation plates to the bottom. The closer the motors are to the center, the less chance of prop blowout when turning.
So really it is just do what you want! LOL! So many ideas. Wide close, blind hole, no blind hole. Move eyelets/ski hooks, don't. Whats a poor newbie to do! LOL! More coffee I say! More to ponder in this great debate. Have a great day and if you can get out and boat, please do enjoy!
later
Erick
Well after all the great debate, I just went with what I had. I used the Upper single engine mount holes as the Upper inner holes for the twin’s motors and jack plates. I put a bolt in the upper holes and jack plate. I then pivot the Jack plate so it aligned evenly with the transom. Then I used a clamp to hold it in place. I then used a marker and marked where the holes were, pulled the jack plate off and drilled. Came out well. The extra bolts I bought were a little bigger than the ones from the single motor install so I will go out and get the right size bolts from a specialty bolt/fastener store. It took a little more doing than I thought but all in all I am happy with it. Looks good. I have 2 photos of the install that I will post sometime when I make a new project album of installing the motors, including mounting motors, aligning them, rigging and such. Time is hard to come by at my house to work on the boat. My main goal is to get her back in the water and enjoy while my kids are still around. When they leave then I can do a full resto but hopefully after many years of great boating.
Thanks guys,
Erick
