[macojoe]

Willy is right on the mark!

But I like to add that backing down with a bracket boat also sucks, you have to go slow and with little control!

Also agree with my 175 being a bit heavy, but with no scupers to deal with I had no problems.

I also belive the only reason that I am here today is the bracket!!
When that boat filled with water and it was on its way to the bottom, it was a wave that hit that bracket and lifted the motor out of the water and gave me the needded power to push that boat just enough to get level again!

I will never say a bracket is a bad thing as long as it is installed right!

My new Sea Ox 23' is also a bracket and handles great@