Hermco/Suzuki question

[kmoose]

On mine I plan to test fit the bracket and motor on the current transom prior to the rebuild to help determine the optimal mounting for each. This will allow me to run the boat with the bracket mounted to Don's specs and see if I can get the motor at the right height and test it under load with my standard crew and gear. My goal is to not need a jack plate for the 30" Zuke considering I got the double bracket.

Considering the Zukes like to run a little deeper due to the large prop size I am optimistic the specified bracket mounting location will put me in the zone where I don't need to mount the bracket higher than specified. Is there any serious consequences if it has to be mounted an inch or so higher?

[77SceptreOB]

Originally Posted by kmoose

On mine I plan to test fit the bracket and motor on the current transom prior to the rebuild to help determine the optimal mounting for each. This will allow me to run the boat with the bracket mounted to Don's specs and see if I can get the motor at the right height and test it under load with my standard crew and gear.

Very smart approach.

[Bushwacker]

Originally Posted by kmoose

. . . Is there any serious consequences if it has to be mounted an inch or so higher?

You'll lose some buoyancy, and since the whole point of running the twin bracket is increased buoyancy, I'd think you'd want to avoid raising it. Generally you want to mount the flotation tub as low as possible to maximize flotation/self bailing, and I think Don has that dialed in very well, so I'd try to mount it per Don's recommendations. Motor height is a separate issue and best handled with a minimum setback manual jack plate, or some fixed brackets once you have the height dialed in.