On Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:35:33 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:41:48 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

With twin inboards, I
don't touch the helm and do all the stern adjustments with the
transmissions, only occasionally added a bit of throttle to counteract wind
or current.

Now, the GB is a whole different story ......

Not mine.

Big engines, big props, lots of torque widely spaced, full length
keel, 60,000 lbs of displacement: Docks like a dream, bow thrusters
not required.

The problem with twin OBs and I/Os is exactly as you describe: small
props, too close together. Most people I know treat them as a single
engine and use vectored thrust along with judicious use ot the
throttles.

That's correct - twins are not a real advantage with a relatively
narrow beam (compared to your...um...beam).

However, it's just as efficient and I would posit that someone with
twin outboards is as efficient at docking as you in your GB given
experience with the boat.

To tell you the truth, it would take me a while to get used to
throwing your boat around, but I could put a twin outboard boat
anywhere I wanted.

Safely.

Intact.

Well, maybe a minor scratch or two. :)