[jongolds]

besides the extra deck space the OB will let you in to more shallow water too. I always hated that I couldn't trim my old IO completely out of the water. Actually though now that I mention it my bracket is either too short or my engine to tall but, I can't completely trim this OB out either. I can get it nearly out though. Certainly high enough wher it's no longer the low point draft wise which is what always bothered me with the IO.

If you store the boat at all though, keep in mind how much longer the bracket will make you. They charge you for that.