Twins on a 20' Master Angler

Ryan · #1 10-29-2003, 09:37 PM

mkg Im sure armstrong has a bracket that will handle the twins probably the hermco will too I dont know how many of the guys in here from s.fla remember but there was a 20 with twin merc2.5 motors down in the homestead /keys area a couple years ago. So as long as you make the neccesary transom modification you should be fine

Scott · #2 10-30-2003, 12:32 AM

The Seamark bracket used for twin engines if I recall has something like 890 lbs of positive buoyancy .... but I also believe the bracket is also wider to accommodate the second engine... but I don’t know if that would be to wide for your application/boat

John R · #3 10-30-2003, 11:56 AM

if you can get the twin for cheap, just get it as CR

MKG · #4 10-30-2003, 06:32 PM

Thanks guys - well the deal is now done

Bought a CSY built ( I know its not a potter but better than a tracker in my opinion) 1982 Master Angler.

Also bought the 2 x 90 Fichts and am now scoping out the bracket with the most flotation capacity.

Got a great deal on the boat - and a decent deal on the two motors.

Intend to mount a forward slanting Radar Arch on the boat in order to allow for a full enclosure in the winter and open in the summer - her in the Northwest when the sun is out you want it - when it rains you want cover so I want to go with this set up.

I want to copy it from the nicest 23' i have ever seen and one which you guys have also seen before.

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...82&slim=quick&

Its on Yachtworld - the 23 that is in West Vancouver.

Can this work on the master Angler?

Thanks - I will keep you guys posted as the boat progresses.

Finster · #5 10-30-2003, 06:42 PM

Sounds like you should give Don Herman (Seamark) a call. He's planning on putting the bracket on his 20'. I'm not sure about twin's.

barnacle · #6 10-30-2003, 09:28 PM

If your worried about breaking down with a single engine then I would install a kicker engine on it. I run a V-6 Evinrude on my 20 ft seacraft. I made my transome 25" and its the best thing I did. I would not want to see twin V-4s on this boat. Even with a full transome and bracket. From what I have seen I would not run a single 90 on this rig. A 115 would do fine. A 150 would be even better. I would make the transome 25 inch, run a 115 or 150 Di, Opti or HPDI engine and install a 9.9 or 15 4 stroke on a kicker bracket, just incase something happens to the main engine. This is just my 2 cents.

John R · #7 10-30-2003, 10:07 PM

That forward facing arch looks nice but it essentially shuts down fishing and negates the center console and might as well gat a cabin (in my opinion). If you really want to fish get a T-Top and a full/extended enclosure / bow dodger. If you want to CAST, some people make a shortened T-Top that reduces the amount of space taken...

Hey Don Battin - is it possible/worth it to shorten a stainless steel top?