Bracket or not

[LCW]

Thanks appreciate the info when you speak of a flotation bracket what exactly does that mean?LCW

[Sceptre20]

Most brackets mfg. these days are watertight flotation chambers usually with a watertight inspection port on the top,this helps to offset the weight of the engine being moved aft.Some of the older brackets are simply standoffs made of tubing and do not provide any flotation,I would avoid this type on a 20 footer.Goodluck

[Bushwacker]

LCW - check out this post I made a little over 3 years ago on Pros & Cons of brackets. http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=19779 It should answer most of your questions.