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On Friday, May 11, 2018 at 11:21:00 AM UTC-4, wrote:
On Fri, 11 May 2018 07:12:03 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: Now I have 3, an 85 horse and a 140 horse Evinrude, also a guy just gave me a really nice 115 hp Mercury 115 “tower of power” . Yes,... gave me. Though obsolete,these 2-cycle engines are mechanically sound and trustworthy. I’ve found another 30’ r only this time it’s a tri-toon., minus an engine. For doing a lot no range river cruise (approx 300 mile 1way) I’m wondering which power would best be suited between the 115 merc or the 140 Evinrude. I really doubt one would be more economical than the other. But seeing I’m not paying forvengines there’s lots of room on the card for fuel. Decisions decisions... Assuming all else is equal go with the 140. That tri toon will go if you goose it hard enough. I see tri toons around here with 300s on them. I am guessing it has lifting strakes. A 30ft Tri-toon is a big, heavy boat. My old Bennington 25ft tri with lifting strakes and a Johnson 150 would get up "on plane" but only get 28-32 mph depending on conditions. It took the 25ft PTX tri with a 250 to hit 40 mph. Tim might be looking at mid 20's with the 30ft and a 140. Still better than most twin-tube toons. |
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On 5/11/2018 3:36 PM, Its Me wrote:
On Friday, May 11, 2018 at 11:21:00 AM UTC-4, wrote: On Fri, 11 May 2018 07:12:03 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: Now I have 3, an 85 horse and a 140 horse Evinrude, also a guy just gave me a really nice 115 hp Mercury 115 “tower of power” . Yes,... gave me. Though obsolete,these 2-cycle engines are mechanically sound and trustworthy. I’ve found another 30’ r only this time it’s a tri-toon., minus an engine. For doing a lot no range river cruise (approx 300 mile 1way) I’m wondering which power would best be suited between the 115 merc or the 140 Evinrude. I really doubt one would be more economical than the other. But seeing I’m not paying forvengines there’s lots of room on the card for fuel. Decisions decisions... Assuming all else is equal go with the 140. That tri toon will go if you goose it hard enough. I see tri toons around here with 300s on them. I am guessing it has lifting strakes. A 30ft Tri-toon is a big, heavy boat. My old Bennington 25ft tri with lifting strakes and a Johnson 150 would get up "on plane" but only get 28-32 mph depending on conditions. It took the 25ft PTX tri with a 250 to hit 40 mph. Tim might be looking at mid 20's with the 30ft and a 140. Still better than most twin-tube toons. Mount 'em all on it. :-) |
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#3
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On Friday, May 11, 2018 at 4:15:31 PM UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 5/11/2018 3:36 PM, Its Me wrote: On Friday, May 11, 2018 at 11:21:00 AM UTC-4, wrote: On Fri, 11 May 2018 07:12:03 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: Now I have 3, an 85 horse and a 140 horse Evinrude, also a guy just gave me a really nice 115 hp Mercury 115 “tower of power” . Yes,... gave me. Though obsolete,these 2-cycle engines are mechanically sound and trustworthy. I’ve found another 30’ r only this time it’s a tri-toon., minus an engine. For doing a lot no range river cruise (approx 300 mile 1way) I’m wondering which power would best be suited between the 115 merc or the 140 Evinrude. I really doubt one would be more economical than the other. But seeing I’m not paying forvengines there’s lots of room on the card for fuel. Decisions decisions... Assuming all else is equal go with the 140. That tri toon will go if you goose it hard enough. I see tri toons around here with 300s on them. I am guessing it has lifting strakes. A 30ft Tri-toon is a big, heavy boat. My old Bennington 25ft tri with lifting strakes and a Johnson 150 would get up "on plane" but only get 28-32 mph depending on conditions. It took the 25ft PTX tri with a 250 to hit 40 mph. Tim might be looking at mid 20's with the 30ft and a 140. Still better than most twin-tube toons. Mount 'em all on it. :-) I like the way you think!  https://www.benningtonmarine.com/models/q30-10-wide-twin-engine/ Cause you can. |
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#4
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Its Me
- show quoted text - I like the way you think! https://www.benningtonmarine.com/models/q30-10-wide-twin-engine/ Cause you can. ......... 600 hp? Oh my!!! |
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#5
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On Fri, 11 May 2018 19:39:39 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote: Its Me - show quoted text - I like the way you think! https://www.benningtonmarine.com/models/q30-10-wide-twin-engine/ Cause you can. ........ 600 hp? Oh my!!! If you look at the LOTA shootouts you see tri toons with trip 350s on them. (probably 400s by now) |
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#6
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On Friday, May 11, 2018 at 9:52:53 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Fri, 11 May 2018 19:39:39 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: Its Me - show quoted text - I like the way you think! https://www.benningtonmarine.com/models/q30-10-wide-twin-engine/ Cause you can. ........ 600 hp? Oh my!!! If you look at the LOTA shootouts you see tri toons with trip 350s on them. (probably 400s by now) Obviously, some people really like their toys. |
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#7
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On Friday, May 11, 2018 at 10:39:40 PM UTC-4, Tim wrote:
Its Me - show quoted text - I like the way you think! https://www.benningtonmarine.com/models/q30-10-wide-twin-engine/ Cause you can. ........ 600 hp? Oh my!!! The Yammy 250 can drink a 50 gallon tank nearly dry in a day of playing. That's not poking around or cruising, but serious tubing, skiing, and hauling ass. Acting like you have some sense, the 250 4 stroke is pretty thrifty compared to the 150 2 stroke. It's all just having fun. Pay to play. |
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#8
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On Friday, May 11, 2018 at 10:39:40 PM UTC-4, Tim wrote:
Its Me - show quoted text - I like the way you think! https://www.benningtonmarine.com/models/q30-10-wide-twin-engine/ Cause you can. ........ 600 hp? Oh my!!! The Yammy 250 can drink a 50 gallon tank nearly dry in a day of playing. That's not poking around or cruising, but serious tubing, skiing, and hauling ass. Acting like you have some sense, the 250 4 stroke is pretty thrifty compared to the 150 2 stroke. It's all just having fun. Pay to play. |
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#9
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On 5/11/2018 10:39 PM, Tim wrote:
Its Me - show quoted text - I like the way you think! https://www.benningtonmarine.com/models/q30-10-wide-twin-engine/ Cause you can. ........ 600 hp? Oh my!!! I knew a guy in the marina we were in that had a 33' Yellow Fin set up just like this one. He took me out for a ride in Buzzard's Bay one Saturday. Scary fast. https://images1.select.network/marine/1262/5437246/2013-yellowfin-300-verado-5.jpg |
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#10
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On Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 5:11:38 AM UTC-5, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 5/11/2018 10:39 PM, Tim wrote: Its Me - show quoted text - I like the way you think! https://www.benningtonmarine.com/models/q30-10-wide-twin-engine/ Cause you can. ........ 600 hp? Oh my!!! I knew a guy in the marina we were in that had a 33' Yellow Fin set up just like this one. He took me out for a ride in Buzzard's Bay one Saturday. Scary fast. https://images1.select.network/marine/1262/5437246/2013-yellowfin-300-verado-5.jpg That looks like something Tom Francis would have done. LOL! Scary fast? I would imagine! |
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