Re: bracket on a 1978 23'
I've come home from West End in the Bahamas to Ft. Pierce Florida on a 25' Robalo being pushed by a 15hp Chrysler (yes, Chrysler) kicker motor after losing the big Merc main motor. It took over 12 hours.
I absolutely endorse the use of twins when venturing more than 30 miles offshore, or at the very least, a reliable kicker motor.
BTW, the first 20' SeaCraft I ever rigged was a 1974 Seafari repowering from a 135 Evinrude to twin 85 hp Mercurys.
Twins = best choice for offshore
Single + Kicker = 2nd choice
Single + radio/Sat phone w/ no backup motor = too risky for cruising far offshore, IMHO
SeaTow or TowboatUS = Necessary insurance any way you go.
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Currently without a SeaCraft 
(2) Pompano 12' fishing kayaks
'73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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