Bracket questions

jwclbi · #1 02-24-2010, 04:23 PM

I dont have a T top but I got 68 69 mph once with that merc, but I'm more interested in how it will ride. Most guys have said it will run better in the water

jwclbi · #2 02-28-2010, 08:12 PM

Ok got the measurements for this bracket and wonder what you guys think. Here they are, 30" set back, 6' wide, 25" give or take a half inch where the engine mounts and 19" roughly in the front where it mounts to transom. Let me know what you think, would really like as much feedback as possible. Thanks

workinpr0gress · #3 02-28-2010, 11:46 PM

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Ok got the measurements for this bracket and wonder what you guys think. Here they are, 30" set back, 6' wide, 25" give or take a half inch where the engine mounts and 19" roughly in the front where it mounts to transom. Let me know what you think, would really like as much feedback as possible. Thanks

that's my bracket with wings on it...should be fine.

jwclbi · #4 03-01-2010, 10:15 AM

Thanks Bruce looks like I will be doing the job when/if spring gets to NJ. Another question I have is anyone running a 20" shaft with a bracket? It would seem to me the engine and bracket would sit a little low with that set up but some info on that would be helpful. My engine is a 20" right now and was thinking of converting it to a 25" for use with the bracket.

workinpr0gress · #5 03-01-2010, 09:41 PM

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Thanks Bruce looks like I will be doing the job when/if spring gets to NJ. Another question I have is anyone running a 20" shaft with a bracket? It would seem to me the engine and bracket would sit a little low with that set up but some info on that would be helpful. My engine is a 20" right now and was thinking of converting it to a 25" for use with the bracket.

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You really need to convert it to 25" IMO, you could probably run the 20" all the way down if you had to but I really wouldn't on what you are wanting to do......you're more than welcome to check mine out, I'm by AC....

jwclbi · #6 03-04-2010, 06:15 PM

Thanks again Bruce, yeah if you dont mind I would like to check your boat when I get back from FL next week. I'm thinking I will convert the engine because its low on hours and has tons of power. Also did you rig yours yourself? thanks again.

jwclbi · #7 03-12-2010, 04:32 PM

Anyone know of a place to get an outbord extension for a merc in/near NJ? And/or done the job themselves? I found a place in S Fl to buy one but I'd like to find local