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Hmmmm. MJ that may be a good thing. My Mercury 200 is a 2.5L with a 25" shaft approx 395lbs.
I thought it was 1" up for every 12" back??? If that is not the case then i need to go back to the drawing board. One reason for trying to keep my bracket low is I am planning to install a port side transom door. I dont want to be trying to haul a tourney winning shark up 12" to get it over the bracket platform. Might not do the full width platform across the transom. I agree with Ridge 100% on the Armstrong design, they lose some valuable floatation with the sharp angle. How much of a clean break do i need from the strakes to the bottom of the bracket? Or can i get by with angling the bottom of the bracket just a tad, I would not lose as much floatation, but should still keep the bracket out of the water when running. Ridge later on down the road i may go to a bigger motor. One reason for such a big and beefy bracket. I am also on the lookout for trim tabs, if i have the room to mount them.
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07-13-2012, 08:40 PM
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07-13-2012, 08:50 PM
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Jason do you get on THT (the hull truth)? theres a guy on there building a Dusky he is very good with brackets and has actually started building his own for sale. His screen name is EDWARDPIC look him up he knows his stuff about bracket design, he could answer some design questions for ya.
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07-14-2012, 01:40 PM
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No Kracker, i don't get on THT alot. Heck i dont even have username on there. CTerrebonne it will be a 23 after my bracket.
 25 if you count the motor. 26 if you count the bow pulpit.
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07-17-2012, 11:33 AM
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Just a thought, if i take pics thru out the build and document everything is it possible to get an inspection and possibly raise the hp and capacity ratings? The bracket will be a part of the hull not an add on? What do yall think? Or am i wasting time with an inspection?
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07-17-2012, 08:45 PM
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Softy inspection is great to have, and they will leave you alone on the water! But they are not going to change the original capacity plate, don't waste your time.
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07-18-2012, 07:12 AM
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I agree with MJ on capacity plate, that isn't going to change. Which is why I don't have one... OOOps!
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