[GradySailfish]

Thanks for the reply. I didn't know who you were until I was told! You have the nicest picture documentary around.

Maybe I won't use an Seamark bracket, instead maybe a armstrong or stainless marine bracket. If the Seamark is soo big why not go with another brand.

My main reason I want the bracket is so that the transom of my boat will be higher in the water, and so that the transom itself will be totally closed, which would add a significant degree of safety.

I still have time to research before I make my decision.

I used the search function, but it's odd how it works....too many irrelevant hits!