A serious (boat) question

[buzzaro]

Not trying to start another DCB debate here but...................
Is there a reason you see more DCB with outboard power than other manufacturers? Is it just something I have noticed for no reason?

[Tom Brown]

Yes. Better top speed. Better cruise range. Better orgasms.

[Kim Hanson]

Yes. Better top speed. Better cruise range. Better orgasms.
Also, bigger woodys ...........( . )( . )..............

[andy01]

DCB started doing outboards for Bob Leach years ago, I am assuming because Dave had the experience. Well once Dave started his own boat line he keep offering I/O's and outboards. The 26' runs great O/B's and is a stock power planet. A 26' needs 750 hp through a bravo drive (that will break) to reach the same speeds. So a lot of DCB's buyers op for the more turn key, warranty, user friendly package. DCB is just one of the only west coast companies that has taken the time to set up a boat to run right with outboards.
That is my .02, I am sure somebody else will no a better answer........
Andy

[OGShocker]

Maybe the owners have more weeds to wack... :idea:

[kanedog]

"A 26' needs 750 hp through a bravo drive (that will break) to reach the same speeds."
Having a 26'(non dcb), after 5 broken drives with 750hp, I can attest to this.Gay.
Andy01 is correct.

[Kilrtoy]

Because they look cool :rollside:
Andy about summed it up...
Dave has the outboard set up dialed in....

[Tom Brown]

Does anyone know roughly how much stern drive power would be required to compete with the hole shot of a pair of 300x outboards?
I'm guessing a pair of 496 B1s would compare fairly similar to a pair of 300x outboards on the same hull?

[Phat Matt]

"A 26' needs 750 hp through a bravo drive (that will break) to reach the same speeds."
Having a 26'(non dcb), after 5 broken drives with 750hp, I can attest to this.Gay.
Andy01 is correct.
Did you just call Andy gay? :rollside:

[TwinMach26DCB]

Question -- will 750 HP / single get you to low 100's like the wackers will in the 26 ?? I can't say for certain, but I'm thinking not... Mine just ran 100 in the Delta with my smallest wheels 28's... with 3 fatty's AND fuel...