1974 Sceptre Restore

[Bushwacker]

Originally Posted by Back Sound

. . . Does the bracket need to be shorter or longer for better ride? . . .

The rearward shift in CG is what hurts the ride, so you want to minimize that shift. Less bracket length/setback = less CG shift, so go with the lowest setback that will allow motor to be tilted out of the water. The E-Tec's have an adjustable stop to limit upward tilt. The V-4 models (115/130) are pretty low profile and would probably work on an 18" bracket, since my V-6 would work on a 24" bracket. The V-4's are relatively light at 375 lbs and would be my first choice for the 20' hull. The 115 has more mid-range torque, so a stronger hole shot but the 130 would be maybe 3 mph faster on top end.