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Hey..ya'll.. I have finally got to the point of rebuiling the transom and Im researching the idea of adding a bracket to the boat.. I need some ifo on brackets and who makes them!

Also I have read about the benefits of them but have not spoken to any one who has actually made the changes.

Just want to make sure it will be worth the bucks.. Otherwise I am just going to raise the transom 5" and go from there!

Thanks for the help!!

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What boat to you have? If you have a 20cc, there is a big debate on how it affects the balance. BE SURE YOU GET A BRACKET WITH MAXIMUM FLOATATION. Let me say that again. MAXIMUM FLOATATION!!

I would suggest a Hermco fiberglass bracket. It has been well documented that this bracket performs very well on Seacrafts.

Good luck, let us know what you do.

Lloyd

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its going on a 18ft 1979 seacraft cc

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18' Seacraft with Hermco Bracket....nice!

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The 20 SeaCraft in that Gallery is my Seafari. I can send performance data to anyone that wants it if you'll PM me with your e-mail.

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I own the 18 Seacraft that Hermco did the work on, I have to say what a difference that made to the boat. The ride on a Seacraft is already well known but this has improved it. I have gone out in 4 to 6 ft seas with that boat, I had a friend following me that day in a 20ft boat and turned around and went home. The best thing about it is that you don't get the water coming in the back of the boat and can backup on a fish without getting swamped. I also was able to install a larger outboard. If you have any questions and want to talk to me PM me and I will give you my number.

Tony

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yeah i would like to ask you a few question.. that would be great!

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Also, Armstrong makes a floatation bracket and I have seen a couple 20's with it on the stern. Is there any big difference between Armstrong's and Hermco's?

Tony, did you find that when running, your 18 seemed more stern heavy?

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Do you have any perfomance numbers for your 18? Is it self bailing at rest? Does it porpoise, without trimtabs? I have an 18 with an aluminum bracket with a large flotation chamber (approx 6 cubic feet) and an etec 150 which may see water for the first time this weekend. I am very curious how yours handles.

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Also, Armstrong makes a floatation bracket and I have seen a couple 20's with it on the stern. Is there any big difference between Armstrong's and Hermco's?
Zach, I believe the two main differences are that the hermco bracket is fiberglass, not aluminum, and the chamber or tub, is larger, which gives more flotation. Also the Hermco should be lighter than the armstrong.

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Hermco bracket is all glass, has more flotation and is more expensive. Armstrong is aluminum, so galvanic corrosion around stainless fasteners can eventually be a problem. They used to be painted epoxy; don't know if they have switched to powdercoat, which might be a little better..

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No expert, but my next project will be with a Hermco bracket. Seems to be worth the money and is a good product.

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And they look a whole lot better, too!

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I can't say for certain how the Hermco bracket performs, but it does look good. I should have some real numbers this weekend. Motor is being hung today. Bracket#1 Bracket#2