[Briguy]

I will answer your 2nd question first, no you cannot make your own bracket. As for trailering, the bracket is not on the bunks or rollers so it doesn't matter. Even if you bought a 2' longer trailer, it wouldn't touch the bracket. The only minor problem may be that you cannot support your motors in a tilted position with a transom saver, however, with the additional hight, you can in all likelyhood, trailer with the motors in the down position. Perpaps the only other suggestion is to move your winch forward to keep the toung weight at the proper amount.