Bracket Modification

[hermco]

Sorry only vodka! I drank my share of beer when I was young, but never restored any boats during that time.

[Capt Chuck]

Sorry only vodka! I drank my share of beer when I was young, but never restored any boats during that time.

Arrrr, Vodka & Resin on the Rocks with a twist of Scupper Rubber

[Bigshrimpin]

Before swapping brackets . . . I'd try putting some weight in the bow, wedges, and a stern-lifting prop. It's a $200 fix . . . vs. a lot of time and money to swap a bracket.

[hermco]

Arrrr, Vodka & Resin on the Rocks with a twist of Scupper Rubber

Nice. True to form chucky.

[CaptLloyd]

Big,

I already have 150 lbs of lead in the forward campartment to counter the effect of the non-floatation bracket (it's like I always have someone sitting up on the bow).

And yeah, I don't have the time/resources to get into pulling the bracket and starting from scratch. So I figure for a few hundred bucks, and a few hours here and there over several weeks (due to my job, I'm only home a few days a week) I can build this bucket/tub and see if I can attach to the existing bracket so that it's sealed.

If I can't get it to seal, I'll open the back as Don suggested, I'll not have the floatation and have to keep the lead. Worst case, I give it a try and I don't like it or don't feel confident with it, I'll take it off and patch the holes.

BTW, I'm running a Powertech SS 3 blade 13X18 prop on my Suzuki 140hp 4-stroke. What prop would you suggest as a good stern lifting prop for my motor?

Thanks

Lloyd

[Trayder]

Capt.-

I respect what you are doing 110% but instead of patching it today, assuming you can still live with the way it is today, put some $$ aside over the next few months and do it properly tomorrow.

Throwing good $ at an odd fix may not be the best solution. Do it right and be done with it for good.

[hermco]

You could also put a bilge pump inside it. I have done using a 500 gph Rule computerized pump.

[hermco]

Just watched on MSNBC that a couple with two children will be getting a $100.00 tax rebate! Talk about an economic stimulus! If that happens for the next 20 years the Capt. will have a new bracket!

[CaptLloyd]

Thanks for all of the advice, I'll mull it over and keep you posted on what I do.

To be honest, the real reason I don't want to spend thousands on this boat is that in a few years, I'll be in position to spend the money, and do it right...on a 23'

Lloyd

[Islandtrader]

This solved the problem and the boat has been operating just fine for five years,

I agree with Trayder. If it has worked fine this long, leave it. Save the dollars, and get what you really want.

If you are so inspired, to work come on over to my place and start grinding on the "21".