Brace for newer heavy motors

[Jonhybrid]

I bought an 88 20 cc about 6 months ago. After reading on how heavy these newer 4 strokes are and these hulls were designed for lighter 2 strokes I felt I should add a brace to the transom to help spread the weight. I now love the boat more and feel more confidence with the extra weight and it being a 30 year old hull. I also moved the motor up one bolt hole and it runs a higher WOT and ever a little better fuel economy. Love this boat more with every modification.

[Capt Chuck]

1.) If your going to slap a heavier motor on, you will need to replace your 30 year old transom .
2.) The rigging tube , fuel line, steering etc needs to be moved up about 4" & sealed. That rubber boot setup is not waterproof. Backing down puts your integrity at risk.

[Jonhybrid]

Originally Posted by Capt Chuck

1.) If your going to slap a heavier motor on, you will need to replace your 30 year old transom .
2.) The rigging tube , fuel line, steering etc needs to be moved up about 4" & sealed. That rubber boot setup is not waterproof. Backing down puts your integrity at risk.

Thanks for your info. The transom is solid it was checked, the brace was for my piece of mind.

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Jonhybrid

Thanks for your info. The transom is solid it was checked, the brace was for my piece of mind.

A brace is added.

[jorgeinmiami]

I've seen that brace with seacraft name on it and I plan to put one on mine