dual engines on a C-16 Cruiser

[bobjarrard]

You have likely seen the clean 16 with a 20HP Honda. Bit weak for ocean use I think. How would dual 20's do a a 16? Seller has used the boat on a lake only.
Bob

 

[starcrafttom]

I would look at selling the 20 and using the money to upgrade to a 40 or 50 or light 60.

 

[seabeagle]

I second the motion. I would need at least a 50.

 

[Sea Wolf]

Bob-

On a previous thread within the past year, we discussed twins on a 16, and the group consensus was that it was unnecessarily complicated, heavy, expensive to maintain, and offered no real advantages, as I remember.

A single 40 or 50 is the accepted norm and best overall solution, IMHO. Get a small kicker for trolling, if desired.

Good luck!

Joe. :teeth :thup

 

[c-ness]

We had a 16 with 50hp Yamaha and a 6hp kicker. It was a very good setup. I cannot think of a good reason to go with twins.

 

[bobjarrard]

I agree I would not start with a 20hp or twins either but this boat has a 20hp and they are not going to keep the motor and sell the boat for less. Just checking. Actually, the 16 could use an Armstrong bracket with a bit of extra flotation to help the balance issue but then it would just be a type of a 19' more or less. Thanks for the replies.
Bob

 

[Chester]

Bob, have you done the math and compared the weight of twin 20s vs. a single 40? Or a 40 + a kicker? IMO if the boat is right converting to twins, while an important consideration, isn't necessarily be a deal breaker. Remember, the throttle controls for twins may force the drivers seat to be relocated towards the centerline of the boat a bit.

 

[sweet pea]

Just repowered this past summer. Replaced a 50 with a 50. Did all the research and reasoning I could muster, but couldn't make it to twins on my 16 Cruiser. But, I still love the thought of the possibility.

 

[sweet pea]

I actually explored the Armstrong Bracket (positive flotation). I had one on one of my center console boats. But the overall cost would have made more sense to sell and move up to a 19 or 22 where twins would be more practical.

If the 16 Cruiser would have been rated for a 60, I would have repowered with twin 30's. And no one would have been able to talk me out of it! But no way would I have repowered with twin 20's. I would have lost in total power, and total weight at the transom would have gone up. Trust me, I am all about wanting twins on my 16. But it just doesn't work out in practicality.