Dual OBs on larger Ranger Tugs?

[cruz-in]

Hi All,

As we continue to search for our next boat, one item strikes me. On the Ranger Tugs, Ranger decided to go with a single large OB vice 2 Smaller ones. Aside from increased maintenance and initial cost (which are certainly worth considering), seems to me duals would have a few advantages:
1) Redundant reliability (although modern OBs are crazy reliable)
2) If desired, the ability to have a Yamaha Joystick control
3) More charging capacity from 2 alternators.
4) ????

Your thoughts?

 

[gregc]

I'll admit, the Yamaha Helm Master stuff looks space age cool.

Is it an option on the Cutwater models? There's a dual 300 (?) a few slips up from me.