New transom and bracket 23cc

[seabass08]

Originally Posted by kitebuz

Good stuff. Your posts & positive results have really changed what I am thinking about for my bracket job. I am definitely leaning towards a hull extension like yours vs a stepped bracket for the lower planing speed & keeping the hull more level coming on & off plane.

If I had to do it again there are a few things I may do differently. I would probably go a little wider on the tub itself but that is a trade-off due to the added weight. Tho I think the bracket could be built a little lighter. Maybe I would feel differently if I had an optimax 250 on the back at 150 less in weight than the verado. I think the boat sits and rides well but there is always room for improvement.

[kitebuz]

It's good to hear your thoughts on what works & what you would do different.

I've got twin 225 etec's on a Formula 233. The current bracket has basically no flotation. It sits ok at rest, but squats more than I want going on/off plane, and I would like to lower the planing threshold. I'm in the low 20's right now, but it's not very efficient at that speed.

It's better to have the bracket strong and a little on the heavy side... I will foam core some of mine and use epoxy to keep an eye on weight, but I def want it strong. It looks like they did a nice job on yours, and it certainly sits well at the dock.