first off, i know these two engine configurations have been discussed on here before, but i havnt seen anything recently and was wondering if the difference of oppinions has changed or if new information and feedback is available after running the single 250's for a few years.
I am looking very hard at purchasing a 1995-2000 Grady White Gulfstream to run on Lake Erie. 99% of my fishing is done within 20 miles of shore (one way) and almost every trip is done by trolling, anywhere between 8-12 hours a day. A buddy of mine has an 89 GS with twin 150 mercs (repowered) and i have picked his brain thoroughly about fuel usage/economy ect. He is getting around 2.2MPG while running and while he trolls on one engine (alternating them each trip) he burns roughly 3 gallons an hour. His max speed is somewhere around 45mph give or take.
I am looking at a few GS with the single 250. I have yet to ride on one with this powerplant and dont personally know anyone who runs this single outboard setup. I have talked to a few people online and they claim they are getting roughly 2.5mpg while running. For trolling, i was going to purchase a YAMI T9.9HP kicker engine locally. I feel that i can troll all day with the kicker and burn roughly 5-8 gallons MAX while saving hours on my main engine. With this setup i estimate i will save roughly 10-15 gallons a day. i have heard people running the single 250's are maxing out around 40-42mph at WOT.
Can anyone provide any other insight on the single 250 setup and any advice/feedback on my current thinking. I know that finding a replacement single 250 HP is going to be alot easier than trying to find a twin 150 setup with the same hour history. I feel that the single with the kicker may be the best combo for the type of fishing that i do, but i dont want to regret not getting twins :<><
I am looking very hard at purchasing a 1995-2000 Grady White Gulfstream to run on Lake Erie. 99% of my fishing is done within 20 miles of shore (one way) and almost every trip is done by trolling, anywhere between 8-12 hours a day. A buddy of mine has an 89 GS with twin 150 mercs (repowered) and i have picked his brain thoroughly about fuel usage/economy ect. He is getting around 2.2MPG while running and while he trolls on one engine (alternating them each trip) he burns roughly 3 gallons an hour. His max speed is somewhere around 45mph give or take.
I am looking at a few GS with the single 250. I have yet to ride on one with this powerplant and dont personally know anyone who runs this single outboard setup. I have talked to a few people online and they claim they are getting roughly 2.5mpg while running. For trolling, i was going to purchase a YAMI T9.9HP kicker engine locally. I feel that i can troll all day with the kicker and burn roughly 5-8 gallons MAX while saving hours on my main engine. With this setup i estimate i will save roughly 10-15 gallons a day. i have heard people running the single 250's are maxing out around 40-42mph at WOT.
Can anyone provide any other insight on the single 250 setup and any advice/feedback on my current thinking. I know that finding a replacement single 250 HP is going to be alot easier than trying to find a twin 150 setup with the same hour history. I feel that the single with the kicker may be the best combo for the type of fishing that i do, but i dont want to regret not getting twins :<><