[JohnB]

abl1111,

--- Are you thinking of adding a bracket to your transom mounted o/b ? If so, why ?
Thinking hard about it. I would like to get the back end of the boat about 3 inchs higher than it is now. We power drift in 150-300 feet of water which involves putting the back of the boat into the waves/wind to hold it on position. Not a real comfortable situation on some days with a cutout transom.

--- Or, are you trying to just close the present transom opening to minimize seawater from coming in ?
That too. I like the looks the way it is now, but with a full tank of gas, and 4 people, she sits a little low in the back. Not really unsafe though.

--- By the way, how do you like the o/b on your 23 ? Does the motor provide enough power at all speeds ? I am palying w/ the idea of converting my i/o to o/b and would appreciate your input.
I like the o/b real well. The 250 is a good fit for the boat, 225 would be the min.
If I was going thru all the hassel of converting to an o/b, I would probably put a bracket on it.

The thing that has me on edge, is I have been on some boats that have had brackets put on (not the hermco) that have not handled very well. I don't know what is due to how it is mounted, whose bracket, and the general hull design. Also, there is all the little details of plumbing/rigging to work out. If anyone has a hermco single engine boat in FL, I would love to ride on it, or at least see pictures on how it is rigged before I lay out 4 grand.