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Old 04-20-2016, 06:36 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by schaefferoil View Post
If one is twin screws vs single, a larger boat (twin) may be much easier to handle...?
Cost-wise, I don't believe it's an issue in used boats as the vast majority have twin engines, but if purchasing a new one, have you recently priced diesel engines? A less-expensive bow thruster compensates for most maneuverability issues with a single engine.
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