Jay wrote:

If a person strapped TWO of those Suzuki 2.5hp outboards (only 29 lbs.
each) to the back of the boat, one on each side, what would be the
effect? 5hp? Double the speed? Double the noise? Nothing? Just
curious...


Well Jay, I can speak from experience, here. When my son was about 15
he wanted to know what happens if we put both the 2HP Evenrude, ant the
2.2. Merc on the back of the punt; I figure what the hell, let's try it.

You go a bit faster, maybe 25%, (which jibes with other posters
statements), and use twice the gas, but have four times the fun trying
to keep the thing going straight! :-)

Cheers
Marty