HP on a 20ft CC

[tangofniro]

Does any of the hp rating change when adding a gil bracket to the transon? I am closing in the I/O hole and will then be adding the bracket.

Thanks for everybody's help.

[tangofniro]

One more thing where is the 415lbs max coming from ?
Thanks again

[BJGreen]

The bracket moves the weight further away from the transom and unless it is a flotation bracket, i would certainly keep weight in mind, going with a lighter motor on a bracket. With a bracket, you generally pick up 5-10% more speed as the motor is back away from the boat where it gets cleaner water. I dont know of any formula for computing horsepower with a bracket.

[JohnS]

I am new to this board, very new but, I do have some insight on this. I have a 79 Master Angler running with a full platform bracket, floatation type. It has a 94 Yamaha 200 carb motor on it and works fantastic. It was even better after I installed some Bennett trim tabs. The bracket has a 26" setback. The performance is outstanding as well, cruising between 38 and 40 with a top speed of 52. I wouldn't put more than that on it, though I have seen some strange installs before. There is a guy down here in Miami that runs a 20 with a 300 Merc on it. Now that is sick...

John

[tangofniro]

JohnS,
What brand of bracket did you go with?

[JohnS]

Ya know, I honestly don't remember. The bracket came from a guy down here that had purchased it and never installed it. His boat got stolen so, no use for he bracket. The bracket is aluminum though I have seen the new "glass" ones. Not sure about the glass ones yet. I know they look great but I want to know what they look like in five years. Stainless Marine makes a great one and B-Bracket makes a really nice one as well. I think this one is a B-Bracket.

www.stainlessmarine.com
www.bbracket.com

John

[JohnS]

Oh, by the way, my boat is seriously for sale if you know of anyone looking for a 79 Master Angler. I will post some pics on Monday if anyone is interested....Let me know..

John