With bracket or without ?

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by Sullivan21

Bgreene I assume u are the same guy from CM with that sweet 201? I have the same boat (well it had the green trim) its a 1992 211 (mako21ct) it's for sale as I grabbed a 23 SC Cc. I am bracketing. For all the research I have done it seems like a no brainer! We were bracketing for the simple fact of staying dry when rip fishing here in NE for stripers. But more I learn about brackets the more I like them. From what I gather you get better top end, better hull shot and better fuel economy! So I'm sold! If that is you with the Mako, good luck with the sale I love your boat, always have. Good luck mate!

Sully

Thanks Sully, appreciate the comments. Yup, that's me - that Mako 201 was clean. Sold it and picked up a 96' near " time capsule" Wellcraft V21 that's got a lot more room. I'm sold on the cuddy with big open cockpit area - can even put out two big deck chairs comfortably when trolling, and storage in the cuddy's useful. Thinking the next step up for ocean range and such is the SeaCraft Sceptre ( 100 gal fuel vs 60 now ) if I can find the right boat/motor.
Bracket - I had some concerns so learning now about the pro's and cons. Some report maneuverability is reduced, some say it's better off with a full wide etc. Interesting stuff.
I've had a bunch of boats - lucky to have found some beauties over the years, incl this V now. Just decked it out with enclosure. You have a 92' 211 ? That's a real strong boat, Mako built them like a tank back then. Thanks for posting.

[Bigshrimpin]