Dual 9.9s-legal on the Valley/Spruce Run?

[hammer4reel]

I have seen more than a few guys utilizing that set up on the valley
I think it fits in the gray area as of now because not everyone is doing it.
Just realize that they also keep talking about changing those lakes to 4 stroke only,
so if doing this NEW I would be looking at 4 strokes to do it

[Flygaff]

I have had my twin 9.9 motors for years without a problem. It does violate the rules but I have never had any issues. However, I do try to avoid running both engines around the boat ramp. I even changed my carbs and reed plates to make them twin 15s.

[YotaTruck91]

Originally Posted by Flygaff

I have had my twin 9.9 motors for years without a problem. It does violate the rules but I have never had any issues. However, I do try to avoid running both engines around the boat ramp. I even changed my carbs and reed plates to make them twin 15s.

It seems like it's not as uncommon as I thought. I'm still debating on whether or not to do it. My reasoning is that I could run one motor on RV/SR most of the time but have the option of firing the second one up in case I need/want to. Then when I'm on the Delaware or if I take the boat to Hopatcong/Cranberry, etc... I can run both all of the time.

[waynedane]

I've only been fishing round valley for a couple months, I have an 18ftr. 9.9 kicker & 90 hp, I asked a ranger if I was out fishing and bad weather came up fast would they ticket me if I used my big motor. His response was he'd rather I ran in on my big motor than him have to come out to get me. I wouldn't hesitate regardless to run in on my big motor under dangerous circumstances tho.

[jimmythegreek]

Different CO's will give u different answers. I too saw the guy w the twin 9.9s who muskie fishes/trolls on LH last year and theres a guy whos selling a G3 w twin T8s on Clist. I saw that guy on RV last year and the Officer said he would ticket any boat running 2 engines. Others have done it and said it was fine w officers. I think u are better off w a single 9.9 and convert it to a 15/20 if you rly wanna have that backup power or for larger lakes. Realize 2 9.9s or even a 20 will probably NOT get a dcent size 17/18' boat on plane, unless its very light. I do know that the guys who musky fish w twins use it for boat control and for high speed trolling, they often troll 5mph for long lengths of time. When u have a smaller boat and the kicker is off to the side w a tie arm off main motor ur boat control is poor, I have that setup and Ive fished in many setup like this. I use a 80# terrova ipilot on the bow and just lock kicker in going dead straight, and use the remote to steer w the bow motor. If you were ticketed for this you could easily beat it in court, they would never prosecute it fully its a grey area in the books