Bracket questions

Rainmaker · #1 02-23-2010, 08:54 PM

I have an armstrong bracket on my 23 cc and love it. I push the boat with a 225 eTEC. If I had any complaint it would be that my stern is not heavy enough with the floatation and if I put too much in the bow it rides a bit bow heavy at slow speeds. I have the dive platform and ladder along with the single engine bracket.

Now, if I was to do it over again I would go with a bracket from Hermco. The only reason is I like the fiberglass better and like his work.

Now if I had to decide between the two price would be the key factor. It sounds like you can get the armstrong without sinking a ton of cash. If that is the case then you will be happy with it.

jwclbi · #2 02-23-2010, 09:00 PM

Thanks for the response Rain, Yeah I can get the bracket for a couple hundred bucks. Did you rig yours yourself? If so, how do you figure out what height to mount the bracket?

SeaPlusPlus · #3 02-23-2010, 09:31 PM

I have a 20' SF with an aluminum bracket on it and its great. Good handling, gives me a ton more room in the boat, more top end. I went with aluminum because of cost, if I had unlimited funds for the SeaCraft would I of had HermCo make me a custom one with a platform and the works?..sure, but I don't and saved a couple thousand in the process.

I'm very happy with it.

As far as mounting, this website helped me a lot.

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Not sure how much your engine weighs but my Zuke is 474# dry, I put a new transom in my boat last year and went back with Coosa to save on weight, moved batteries from the stern to under the console. Boat has the original thru-floor scuppers and original deck and is still self bailing with 2 people + gear.