DIY static outboard bracket

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Originally Posted by peiserma

I'd use a 1" plate of aluminum! You know, to give myself some margin ... good idea, I'll price that out Friday, too.

1" is BEYOND OVERKILL! They only use 3/4" plate for a dual engine bracket where the engien mounts to it. For what your doing, bite the bullet and go to ebay and buy a jack plate. I seen several manual ones on there for under $200. By the ime you buy a piece of plate, and do everything your talking about, you will be into it for just as much i bet.