Dual 1969 Mercury 1000ss on a 1968 Checkmate V-161 (Clone)

[Ceeptryn]

What options do I have for mounting twin I6 mercs on the back of a 16' speedboat?

Is there such a thing as a dual-mount hydraulic jackplate?

[Ceeptryn]

As a reference:

http://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?293414-Cobra-Outboard-Hull-Model-DV-160-D-1972-16&p=2653340#post2653340

[msm]

What options do I have for mounting twin I6 mercs on the back of a 16' speedboat?

Is there such a thing as a dual-mount hydraulic jackplate?

Sure. This one will take up to five!

http://www.portaproducts.com/index.php?page=56

I can't imagine how much it would cost though. And it probably has too much set back for you.

[Ceeptryn]

Interesting, but yeah, I think too much setback. Would it be 'better' to use a 'lift and trim' jack plate instead of the original power trim on the motors?

[donmac]

I have a dual hyd. jackplate on my challenger and I have an extra plate that I would sell, but it would be too much weight for your boat with twins, you'll be lucky to keep a 16' afloat with nothing but the motors back there!

[Tomanytoys]

I have a dual hyd. jackplate on my challenger and I have an extra plate that I would sell, but it would be too much weight for your boat with twins, you'll be lucky to keep a 16' afloat with nothing but the motors back there!
Is that my old plate?
It's gotta weigh 80lbs, the entire unit probably came in around 130 with the hydraulics etc.

[Ceeptryn]

"you'll be lucky to keep a 16' afloat with nothing but the motors"

I was also wondering how the weight would affect 'drivability'. The person before me stuck a large aluminum fuel tank up under the bow, perhaps that would offset weight of the extra motor a bit for balance?

Mounting directly on the transom I would assume I would have to lift the motors up a couple inches...

[Ceeptryn]

Is there a way to synchronize the power trim on the mercs?