Info on sea crafts

[Bushwacker]

Originally Posted by 1977chris

Does a Hermco Bracket work a lot better on these boats instead of the Armstrong bracket. What's the difference. Is the Hermco Bracket a lot lighter?

The Hermco bracket was designed by Bill Potter specifically for a SeaCraft, so transom angle is a perfect match. Since it's all fiberglass, it's probably a bit heavier than the aluminum Armstrong, but it's flotation tank is much larger, so that would offset any extra weight, at least when at the dock.

I'd run it with the existing motor before considering a 2-stroke. Main advantage of a 2-stroke will be a stronger mid-range/hole shot that will help it get on plane quicker. The 25" 115 E-TEC weight went to 405 lbs when they put the V-6 lower unit on it, so it may not be be that much lighter than the 100 hp Yamaha. If you really want to reduce motor weight, the I-3 90 hp E-TEC at 320-335 lbs would run at least as strong as the 100 4-stroke. Terry England gets very good performance out of a 90 on his modified 19' Bowrider.