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LCW 02-24-2012 12:26 PM

Bracket or not
 
If you had the choice would you have a 20 with or without a bracket.I found a pretty nice one with a bracket but I have never ran one with a bracket.LCW:

Sceptre20 02-24-2012 03:16 PM

I have run them both ways and as long as it a flotation bracket,which will compensate for moving the weight of the engine aft,the bracket is the way to go.One drawback is that many marinas will charge for the extra length if you keep it in a slip

LCW 02-24-2012 03:26 PM

Thanks appreciate the info when you speak of a flotation bracket what exactly does that mean?LCW

Sceptre20 02-24-2012 05:14 PM

Most brackets mfg. these days are watertight flotation chambers usually with a watertight inspection port on the top,this helps to offset the weight of the engine being moved aft.Some of the older brackets are simply standoffs made of tubing and do not provide any flotation,I would avoid this type on a 20 footer.Goodluck

Bushwacker 02-24-2012 11:38 PM

Bracket or not
 
LCW - check out this post I made a little over 3 years ago on Pros & Cons of brackets. http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=19779 It should answer most of your questions.


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