Bracket Installed!

[joe7670]

OK, this thing was racking my brain all day the more posts I saw. Just got in from finishing the update below.

Got 2" angular aluminum at home depot and replaced small washers with some home made planks. It's 1/8" and not 1/4" but the 2" washer option would have a lot less strength than this.

That's 5200 on there all right. My cousin did a great job of smoothing it, it actually is even better than in that photo as he cleaned it further after that. I read to use a lot of 5200 so I did. Spewed everywhere.

Opti decision was due to a connection via a family member to a local dealer, price, quality of the shop and distance from my house. Lastly the Opti was a little lighter than the 4 strokes.

Now I can go on vacation! Well, maybe I can get a little electrical work done on Friday before we leave! LOL

[THEFERMANATOR]

That will definately help a BUNCH. I would re-check them after 10 hours or so of run time to watch for compression of them, but otherwise have at it. And the 150 OPTI should perform nicely back there. It's pretty light by DFI standards, and is built on a time proven platform. And the ETEC guys hate it, but the OPTI has proven itself to be better on fuel many times over.

[RidgeRunner]

Nice job. I can attest to the great mileage and dependability of the OPTI. I just thought from the previous thread that you were leaning toward the 4-strokes.
I repowered my 20 CC this past weekend with the 250 EFI at 500 LBS on the bracket. The new to me Frankenmotor was missing a few critical bolts and nuts for the gearcase so it's not ready for a lake test. Even on the trailer I can tell the difference in weight. I may have to adjust on the trailer to get some more tongue weight. I was hoping to have it in the drink so I could let you know how she sits in the water and how it runs with the extra weight. Maybe by the time you get back I will have a picture or two.
Have a good vacation.
Vic

[sunny717]

Hi Newbie here.
On a V-20 cuddy I/O conversion to bracket, has anyone used a 30" motor rather than a 25"?
What are the pros & cons.

[macojoe]

I did a 25" but after I had I was wondering the same thing. But on a V20 I don't think there is enough transom for it? You would have to use a jack plate.
My Sea Ox also has a 25' conversion, and i find the same issue, the power head way to close to the water.
Would love to have a 30" to nkeep npower head out of water.

[sunny717]

Mounting and Armstrong or a SeaMount bracket higher on the transom wouldn't work?
Looking at some pix it looks like there is room.

[joe7670]

Mako know more than me about this, but I see enough room on my transom to mount the bracket higher.

Now on my bracket/platform there is a little bit of positive flotation that the bottom of it provides which I would guess you may loose as it goes higher.

[macojoe]

You will have to measure? But well craft has that horse shoe looking set in on the rear, you might be it to it and have to build out for a flush mount.

You can always mount a bracket at 25" and add a jack plate, but be sure to go with a shorter bracket set back as the jack plate will set you back about 6"

All food for thought, and I no longer have a V so I can't go out and measure. Before you get in to it take all measurements and figure all out.