Offshore 24 ro Sailfish 25

[offshore61]

I have an offshore 24 with twin 140 Suzuki 4 stroke. Runs beautiful and even will plane on just one engine.

My question is what do you think would happen if I put these 2 engines on a Sailfish 25?

My interest is not in speed but range.

Thanks for your opinions.

 

[Gman25]

I think most here with experience running a 25 sailfish would agree twin 200's for that hull is the preferred choice of power but im sure the 140 4 strokes would get er up.... but not too sure of performance during less then ideal conditions

 

[richie rich]

I've got twin 150s on my sailfish......they work pretty well for my type of boating, but if I had a choice, 175s or 200s would be better....the 140s would be marginal.

 

[offshore61]

Thanks for your answers.
Is there a big difference in weight between the 2 boats? I know the Sailfish has more beam...

 

[richie rich]

With the 9-6 beam, my sailfish is pushing 6000lbs easy...hull, twins, 200 gallons fuel and gear.......you need an F250 or 2500 to pull it safely on a trailer. Thats why the 140's may work, but I think you'll be disappointed coming out of the hole, especially with a 4-Stroke.

 

[Grog]

2 different boats, I wouldn't even try it. A < 90 model wouldn't be as bad but still not good. Getting on plane with 1 200 is iffy, with 17" props you might be able to but I tried a while ago (on the old motors) with 19's and it wasn't going.