There is a thread not far down the list of a member who built one. If I recall he said that the cost was around 1K for materials and there are a lot of hours involved too. I can build most anything but I am not a great fiberglass fabricator - this will be largely a learning experience for me. I would love to build a bracket just because I want to make one myself but the bracket is probably the most structurally stressed part on a boat (on par with the transom). In my opinion, proper engineering/design and good workmanship are very relevant when it comes to a bracket build. I too am building a 20 and I will go with the Hermco when it is time. He has done several and the reports I have seen from people who have used them are very favorable. The difference in cost is not as much as I thought it would be at first glance and the time factor becomes very valuable when I think of all of the other things on my boat that I need to work on. I see by your forum name that you are a boat builder so maybe my reservations are not relevant in your situation.
Good luck whatever you decide. I'm sure you can find the bracket build thread with a search and you will get plenty of help from the forum members.
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