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Anyone used an A&J Flotation Bracket on a 23' seacraft for a single engine? Again, the cost is nearly half that of an armstrong bracket of the same size.
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Shrimper - I'm a cheap bastard too . . . there's nothing wrong with buying an aluminum bracket. I'm so cheap . . . I decided to build my own . . . even though I probably didn't save any money doing that. If you want to save some dough . . . why not look for a good used bracket? The reality is that they are just a few aluminum plates cut to size and welded . . . no rocket science. The profit has to cover the overhead . . . Armstrong and Stainless have more overhead costs than Joe Blow welder, which is why they have to charge more . . . I don't think you'll see too much difference in quality. Don't get Analysis Paralysis over the bracket decision . . . Just work a little harded and save your $$$.