V-20 builds with brackets (what would you have done different)

[macojoe]

I converted mine from a I/O and suggest that's what you look for. Now the transom is closed in, and thats half the battle. Next I think all brackets should have a 30" shaft motor, not 25" and thats what I would do if doing again, gets that motor out of the water! BS did a few 30's, and they are awesome! Most motors can get a conversion kit to make them a 30" shaft. Also as willy stated I found if you keep the bracket close to the boat its not so much stress on the transom,mine was a 32" set back.
Mine was a 1976, and had the low decks before they even had scuppers so all water went to the bilge, and had to be pumped out, that was good and bad. Good side there was no water coming in at drift, and motor weight was not a problem as it would not put them under water, but then when you got water you had to make sure you pumped it out. Back in them days I did not have a good pump, and always had water, but if it was today I would put a good auto pump in there and have a 2nd back up!!
Biggest issue I had on the bad side was that the steering was tough going one way, for some reason I never had a full turn on it?? I think a longer steering arm on the motor would have helped but I never worried to much about it. All and all I was very very happy with the convert, and would do it again!