Sydwayz

Twin engine boats under 30 feet are often VERY difficult to work on. Keep that in mind.

Diamond Dave

If I had the money I'd have triples... nothing says BAD ASS like three shiny drives hanging off the back! When I work on mine I wish it was a $ingle... in retrospect that's what I should have bought being our first boat and all, so we settled in between. Practicality= single, ego and speed= twins lol. So far this has been my experience as a new go-fast owner.

m50

I am still trying to find the right boat for me. I have run across a cple. of Challengers does anyone know much about them? I noticed they are not listed in the classifieds on here
thanks RB.

dereknkathy

the 7 mph is about all a twin boat will do with 1 non-running engine. BUT that is 7 mph faster than a single engine boat with 1 non-running engine...buy the highest quality best condition hull you can. engines are the easiest and cheapest part of a boat. stay away from old novas with twins for 5000 bucks...

Sydwayz

No longer in business, and my limited exposure to them was not good.
I helped a random guy in FL years ago try to track down an electrical malfunction that affected everything from his stereo to engine hatch to drive trim; on his BRAND new boat. All he could do was start and stop the engine. In peering around looking for fuses and such, came across cabin/helm construction that was nothing more that black painted plywood and wood screws. I am sorry to say it, but that experience left a bad taste in my mouth. For the price point though; they are right for someone.

Sydwayz

True points on single vs. twin. Twins almost always get you home at some point.

FWIW, I can bring my twin up on one engine/drive and run about 30mph or so when needed, but it's not a great idea with all the stress on that drive.

abmotorman

Brian, I might have to disagree with this statement. Small blocks leaves a lot more room than the big blocks. Now the Active is more accessible from the front though.

Sydwayz

That's why I said often. A lot depends on gunwale/bulkhead/engine hatch/back seat configuration.

Cole-One

Brain how's the Jet coming.....

Sydwayz

I've made a few changes in the barn; and am working on getting the Speedliner Cat in the water for Spring.
I see you guys have a new horizon as well.