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bcostal- how was it adjusting to single screw, especially in mobility in tight corner turning at low speeds? Think this is the part I am afraid of losing, especially since my slip is fairly tight. I actually only use the motors when pulling in and out of my slip.

Joe- those are option that I am definitely willing to entertain. My biggest concern right now is having a better understanding of what I will need to do control and steering wise monetarily. The actual cost for the twin/raising the transom (with used Optimaxs only since the boat is already set on controls) compared to a used 300 with be almost less than grand or possibly closer. Figuring raising the transom is $3K (have firm quote) and used Optimaxs will run me between $7-9K and steering will be another grand for a guess-I-mate at around $13K . Then for a used 300hp the prices are all over the place but just from searching the web I think I am looking at turn key installed $12-14K..

I received a quote today for closing in the transom and adding a flotation bracket along with setting motors of my choice for around $9K (less the cost of motors), so it would be more like $16-19K going this route. This not going to happen, out of budget.


So it is a toss up between option 1 & 2, but the biggest decision will be finding the right motors that I will be comfortable with down the road. I am not bias to one brand or another