Bracket vs hull extension vs stretch????

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Extending a hull is done quite often. On the Mako site there was a guy did one and I have read about several and done many myself. The most complex one I have done was a 28' Ocean Master into a 31' and then added a bracket. Not as hard as you might think.

Thanks, I've read parts of the Mako post before, but haven't gotten through it - wow?!?!?

One question I have that you would 100% know is - what is the minimum amount of extension that can be added to get motor clearance with a bracket on an full transom? Your standard brackets are 30", is that for flotation or to give motor clearance? At what shortness do you have clearance problems? I'd like to build to fit all the current motors, but am planning on Zuke 140/Etec 150 because of weight.