Roach i have mine set up for 3 1 coming off each side and a rope half the distance of my side that connects with a bucket in the middle about 8ft behind motor. I used it 1 with all 3 but decided 2 worked just fine. Ive also got a 17ft with a 45hp. I hope you understand that i almo st confused myself tryinging to write it on phone. Hope it helps out.