Thread: Sundeck Models
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Old 06-05-2013, 11:51 AM   #16
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Cobber-I think you may be placing a bit more emphasis on worrying about prop/gear damage on a twin than it really deserves. In my experience, and I have had both, while damage to props/struts can occur, it does not happen that often and I would think not a really great concern on a Loop trip. What you will find it that twins generally have a bit less draft than the same boat with a single. On a full displacement hull, the keel is normally below the level of the props/struts providing a reasonable amount of protection. In terms of fuel usage, there have been several here who have done the comparison and the fuel usage, single v twin, particularly at low speeds is remarkably similar.

Please note that this is not an attempt to revive the single v twin debate, just one man's opinion.
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