Can some one give me a list of pro's and cons on the following engine configurations - I have a pretty good idea myself but may have missed some of my list !
Single outboard
Twin outboard
Single stern drive
Twin stern drive
no rush - got to do a presentation on the subject in 2 weeks and already got a list of subjects, thoughts and comparions as follows....
Benefits
Perfromance
Safety (i.e. more than one engine)
Pitch
Installation
Power/weight ratio's
Maintenance/access for maintenance
Replacement
Deseil (red)
Jets ?
Volvo/mercruiser vs. Evinrude/suzuki
Commercial vs. Lesuire preferences
Tracking (counter rotation)
Intial Outlay
Running costs (will two engines be twice the running cost and one- which seems logical)
etc ? can anyone share some light on the above or add anymore considerations ?
no rush - got to do a presentation on the subject in 2 weeks and already got a list of subjects, thoughts and comparions as follows....
Benefits
Perfromance
Safety (i.e. more than one engine)
Pitch
Installation
Power/weight ratio's
Maintenance/access for maintenance
Replacement
Deseil (red)
Jets ?
Volvo/mercruiser vs. Evinrude/suzuki
Commercial vs. Lesuire preferences
Tracking (counter rotation)
Intial Outlay
Running costs (will two engines be twice the running cost and one- which seems logical)
etc ? can anyone share some light on the above or add anymore considerations ?