Twin 250's on a 23zf?

[Trav4011]

Will the transom on a 2000 model 23zf hold a pair of Mercury 250efi's? I'm looking at one with a single 250, but, I would like the peace of mind that twins will give me. The boat will primarily be used offshore. I have access to a counter rotating engine of the same make/model, and it would save me from having to dump 20K+ on a pair of 150's or 175's. I'm not interested in top speed.. I'm just trying to put twins on the boat at minimal cost.

Travis

[chappy]

This article states that 150 twins is the max that boat is rated for. Twin 250's would be a stretch. Just my .02.
Good luck,
Rich
http://www.sportfishingmag.com/article.jsp?ID=22530

[drew0982]

why not get a pair of mercury promax's? they're half the weight...

[BUIZILLA]

economically, it makes no $$$$ sense to repower that boat with twins, your better off selling that one, and buying one with twins already, you'll be thousands of $$$ ahead doing that.

[drew0982]

you do have a good point...

[drew0982]

http://www.brucatosvs.com/2l_article2.html

[RedDog]

For piece of mind just add on a 10 to 15 HP "kicker" motor." I would think a single 250 would power that boat fine and if you have trouble use the "kicker" for a slow troll home.

Just how far offshore will you be in a 23 foot CC?

This photo does not show it well, but the "kicker" is mounted on a bracket that swings up when the motor is not in use - no drag. Swing it down to use.