"Hello Steve thanks for the response. Yes i agree docking and general maneuvering in tight places would be easier with twin motors. I heard that two motors are twice the maintenance and hassle, but on the plus side i guess you could limp back in if…"
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Steve Rush replied to john hedlund's discussion 1 or 2 engines"John,
I have an '82 233 with a single Merc 260. I would love to have twins for docking etc. I had the 260 rebuilt last spring and it has plenty of power and the boat handles really well so I am not looking for ore speed. I have seen some…"
john hedlund posted a discussion1 or 2 engines
Hello everyone. I'm looking at 2 mid - late 70's 233 Formulas. one has a 351 bored to 408 ci. And the other has 2 4 cyl. engines. Excluding outboard engines, what do most 233 owners prefer. 1 8 cly. engine, or 2 4 cyl engines ?Thanks, John HedlundSee More
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" Not an easy project installing the windshield by yourself but I did it without breaking any glass or scratching the paint "
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