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On Apr 14, 1:33 am, "maynard" wrote:
I was reading some comments on people who have auxiliary small trolling
motors. One commented that a two cylinder was much better than a one, as
the singles had a lot more problems. It seems to me that a twin with more
parts would have more problems. I have seen a lot of really old singles,
so
it would seem that they last a pretty long time. As long as it pushes the
boat it is mounted on at the proper speed, wouldn't a single be just as
good
as a twin, and even better for a light boat?

Maynard

I really wouldn't say there is a difference in reliability of a single
over a twin. However, the twin is usually quieter, and produces less
vibration.
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I would pick 2. While 2 has more parts, not really that many more parts. A
pistion, connecting stuff, 2 more valves and that is it for more moving
parts.

For the added parts, it does not vibrate as much. That vibration hammers
the housing, losens screws etc. I remember a Muncie 1 cyl., great motor but
if you didn't routinely torque the bottom end the screws would work loose.
Never seen that on a 2 cyl or more.