Porta Bracket

[Thirdcoast]

Has anyone used the Porta Bracket??

I like it as I would like to go into some of the backcountry as well as deeper bays & offshore...

Does anyone have a Optimax 150 on their V20 Cuddy??

If so, what kind of performance do you get??

Thanks,

Thirdcoast

[THEFERMANATOR]

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/community/showthread.php?t=13096

I know he just hung a new one on his.

[Thirdcoast]

Hey Ferm:

Check the post I made on Joe's Maiden Voyage post in reply to Joe..

The bracket I am going with is way different that a fixed Gill or D&D style bracket...

The reason is down here on the Texas coast (aka: The Third Coast or Redneck Riviera) we have a lot of deep bays, pretty good near offshore & a BUNCH of shallow bays & back country.. :news:

Now I can fish for Tarpon (primary), Snapper, Ling maybe some Wahoo and in shallow water Speckled Trout & Redfish...

I will post some pics of the old girl since I have done a few interior mods as soon as I can...

Thanks for the help,

Thirdcoast

[THEFERMANATOR]

I knew the porta bracket was different, I posted that one because it has the 150 OPTI on it. I know the PORTA's are popular down here in FL on the 23 DOLPHIN, PANGA, and similiar hulls.

[randlemanboater]

Thats what REEL needs!

[Blue_Runner]

Those are sweet! I'd love to be able to raise the motor straight up and run in the shallows.

[racrx7]

Wonder how sturdy those are on a heavier boat? Seems the lateral forces on it would be significant in turns. Cool concept though.

[Thirdcoast]

Check out their website. www.portaproducts.com (http://www.portaproducts.com)

and check this out....

http://www.portaproducts.com/uploads/images/Porta%20Products%20064-2.jpg



Looks pretty strong to me....

Thirdcoast