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Bygracealone 02-27-2007 06:17 PM
Re: Bracket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by phester
this is just a hunch, but, the set-back on a bracket [ usually 26"-30"] may change any weight issues. True, the sea-drive is probably heavier, but it's right up against the transom.....new bracket is lighter but now two feet behind the transom......just thinking out loud here, BGA what is the set back on your bracket?, doesn't look to be 26"-30" ?? BTW, I almost bought a V w/ the same type of bracket and an older 200 Johnson. It did not have a trailer, and it was from N.C.[ Wilmington] 700-800 miles from N.Y., it was a brokered boat and after two conversations with the guy I didn't have a good feeling about him or the boat so I passed
Hi Phester, you're right. My bracket is just under 26" (closer to 25 1/2"). The weight of the engine is definitely comparable to the sea drive, so there will be a difference in the handling, just not sure to what degree. I think it'll be okay. Like I said, we'll see soon enough ;)

Bygracealone 02-27-2007 06:17 PM
Re: Bracket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by phester
this is just a hunch, but, the set-back on a bracket [ usually 26"-30"] may change any weight issues. True, the sea-drive is probably heavier, but it's right up against the transom.....new bracket is lighter but now two feet behind the transom......just thinking out loud here, BGA what is the set back on your bracket?, doesn't look to be 26"-30" ?? BTW, I almost bought a V w/ the same type of bracket and an older 200 Johnson. It did not have a trailer, and it was from N.C.[ Wilmington] 700-800 miles from N.Y., it was a brokered boat and after two conversations with the guy I didn't have a good feeling about him or the boat so I passed
Hi Phester, you're right. My bracket is just under 26" (closer to 25 1/2"). The weight of the engine is definitely comparable to the sea drive, so there will be a difference in the handling, just not sure to what degree. I think it'll be okay. Like I said, we'll see soon enough ;)

phester 02-27-2007 11:01 PM
Re: Bracket
 
a 200, on a bracket, on a V20.....hard to beat that combo 8) Good luck, when will you get the maiden voyage ?

phester 02-27-2007 11:01 PM
Re: Bracket
 
a 200, on a bracket, on a V20.....hard to beat that combo 8) Good luck, when will you get the maiden voyage ?

Bygracealone 02-28-2007 12:58 PM
Re: Bracket
 
Thanks Phes,

Lord willing, she'll be on the water in early Spring. You can be sure I'll post the details ;)

Bygracealone 02-28-2007 12:58 PM
Re: Bracket
 
Thanks Phes,

Lord willing, she'll be on the water in early Spring. You can be sure I'll post the details ;)

msbhammer 02-28-2007 01:16 PM
Re: Bracket
 
We want details and PICS. ;D ;D

msbhammer 02-28-2007 01:16 PM
Re: Bracket
 
We want details and PICS. ;D ;D

Bygracealone 02-28-2007 02:23 PM
Re: Bracket
 
Now there's a surprising comment ::) ;)

Will do Hammer, just because you asked ;D

Bygracealone 02-28-2007 02:23 PM
Re: Bracket
 
Now there's a surprising comment ::) ;)

Will do Hammer, just because you asked ;D


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