Stern lifting prop for 20 MA with bracket

[CaptLloyd]

Trim tabs are the answer to your problem. Look closely how Capt Chuck has his mounted, that is how you should to it.

Mount the tabs on the outboard panal of the hull and hole saw/cut away what ever you need to the swim platform(let it stick thru) to mount the actuator properly. Cutting thru the swim platform at that area will not affect the structural integrity of the bracket.

Also, look in the photo section at how Zach mounted his Lencos

The bigger the trim tab, the more you can stuff the bow

Good luck!

Lloyd

[Old'sCool]

If you lay it out accurately and are handy with a sabre saw, drill, files.....but it still needs to be off. Alum. is really easy to cut, drill, etc.

[Capt Chuck]

If you lay it out accurately and are handy with a sabre saw, drill, files.....but it still needs to be off. Alum. is really easy to cut, drill, etc.

I think with proper lay out, tools mentioned above, masking (transom protection) and prep you could cut the opening without bracket removal. Using your lenco's also is not out of the question.
I'm going to steal one of "Stricks" photos. If I'm not mistaken his bracket was cut for his Lenco's after mounting

[Bushwacker]

Here is my trim tab mount with the Bennett tabs. They need to be mounted out at the chine to get maximum "roll control".