Skinny Dugan Gets Twin 150 HP Outboards

[wallyg]

Our 1969 Alcan 3070 now has Twin 150 HP 2001 Yamaha OX 66 Saltwater series two stroke outboards. I had the boat yard do the work so the cost was a bit steep $25K USD. I had the yard rig my temporary helm to save some money. She is at the slip now and I plan to set up a dual helm in the coming months (we are in Charleston S.C.). I have not done any performance testing yet. I know the boat needs to be rebalanced (she rose ~two inches at the stern with the repower - you can see she's plowing a bit in the picture) and I'll need different props. I'll be updating this thread as the project unfolds.

Cheers,

Walt

[Rob]

Hi Walt,

Project looks to be progressing really well. Many have considered OB power for an Alcan, but you are the first that I know of to actually accomplish it. Congratulations !

"Rebalancing" to get back to bow-up (or at least level) will be an interesting exercise.
Moving the fuel and water tanks all the way aft comes to mind, but this is "variable" weight.
A huge bank of batteries might be an interesting alternative.

I will be interested to learn how this works out . . .

Rob

[MJWBUFFALO]

Any update?

I'd love to hear how its worked out and how you shifted the weight!

Matt