Re: porta bracket
Denny (Bushwacker) and Fr. Frank are spot on, for static trim/self bailing, a large floation chamber is a must! Also, a bracket shaped like a Hermco helps reduce bow rise coming up on plane.
On plane, no matter what style bracket you have, you must compensate for the CG shifted aft. Trim tabs work great, however, you lose alittle speed. A stern lifting prop will greatly help.
I have had the small chamber (virtually no extra floatation), and now the large floation chamber on the same boat/motor, and I'll tell you lots of floation is the only way to go.
FYI, mine is a 26" setback.
Good luck.
Lloyd
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1973 Seacraft 20' SF "Sea Dog"
1988 Tracker/Seacraft 23' WA "Salty Dog"
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