I agree install it on the port side, Mine is on the starboard side and my lard a** weight does not help the balance if you know what I mean :)
Here is the bracket I used from West Marine, the tilt up and down is pain for some some reason, Check Craigs I have seen some better quality all aluminium. I was in a rush and did not do my homework, it looks good does its job but I am not really please. Just my honest opinion ..
Here is the link for it
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...5&classNum=784
Here is what mine looks like
