Removing Sea Drive

[mannydvk11]

Really nice I hope my come out as nice how long is the bracket

[mannydvk11]

Do you feel much difference

[Bygracealone]

Hi Manny,

Sorry for the delay in responding. I haven't been on the forum for too long now!!!

I believe the setback on that Gil bracket was 24 inches.

I can't tell you the difference in performance because I bought the boat with a blown engine with the express purpose of converting it to a bracket.

That said, I think it performed very well with the bracket.

[mannydvk11]

Thanks for the answer I also have one more Question how did you was able to know at what hi you had to put the bracket

[Bygracealone]

Hi Manny,

That was a bit more tricky. I had to place the bracket to where the anti-cavitation plate on the lower unit matched up with the bottom of the boat. Some say it should be maybe 1/2" above the bottom (I can't recall which way I did it)...

Hope that helps.

[mannydvk11]

i am looking at a good deal with a guy around here he has a bracket witch is 28" set back is a hi buoyancy with a platform will the 4 extra inches give me a problem

[Bygracealone]

Manny, I think 28 should be fine, especially with flotation. If I had been given the opportunity for a good deal on a 28 with floatation, I would have jumped on it. What size engine are you planning to hang on it?