Dual motors do have advantages for steering, there's no doubt about it. In my experience though you couldn't use it in lieu of more traditional steering, though it's nice for certain circumstances.
Good to hear your 4.0 is running well!
-keith
--- On Sat, 5/5/12, greenpjs04 <forums@greensdomain.com> wrote:
> My Cruise 4.0R is still going strong
> in its third season. Of course, I wouldn't expect
> anything different.
>
> Regarding the "you don't need three" comment below, maybe
> not, but I would guess you need two. Each one is 4KW
> (thus the 4.0 name).
>
> Finally, regarding steering, if you use two separate
> outboard separated by a significant distance, can you do
> without steering? I see many comments about dual props
> helping with steering in tight situations (like docking a
> houseboat), but can traditional steering (ie, aiming
> the thrust) be eliminated entirely?
>
> Pat
>
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