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

[Curapa]

I thought about an inboard outboard conversion but was curious as to whether the transom would have to be beefed up anyways. It also seems harder to find a CC with an inboard. CC is the only way I will go, probably go with a small console with a small coffin box in front.

[spareparts]

most of the bracket conversions ive seen have been mounted too low, they usually end up putting jack plate on the bracket with the engine mounted as high as they can get it to make it perform

[billymoca]

Originally Posted by spareparts

most of the bracket conversions ive seen have been mounted too low, they usually end up putting jack plate on the bracket with the engine mounted as high as they can get it to make it perform

How high off the keel should the top of the motor mount be? If I am going with a 25" motor I was going to go 26 inches up from the keel. Any thoughts?

[spareparts]

search on classic seacraft, I believe theres a formula poasted over there, I think bigshrimpin may have been the one to post it. My friend with the 25 SeaVee set his propshaft 2 inches above the bottom of the hull with a standard armstrong bracket, he is having a water pressure issue with it. He should have set it 2 inches lower

[billymoca]

Originally Posted by spareparts

search on classic seacraft, I believe theres a formula poasted over there, I think bigshrimpin may have been the one to post it. My friend with the 25 SeaVee set his propshaft 2 inches above the bottom of the hull with a standard armstrong bracket, he is having a water pressure issue with it. He should have set it 2 inches lower

Sweet thanks!

[jasoncooperpcola]

According to the Mercury training video I watched. 1" up for every one foot back. Then an additional inch up for.every 10mph over 40mph.

[macojoe]

I have also heard of 1" for each foot, but never heard of the speed thing? But thats not saying much on my part!
I added some bracing on my conversion, but only because I was nervous. I have sen others with nothing?
Your right that there are not many I/O CC out there but there are a few. I was just saying if you can find a nice I/O or a Seadrive they are the best to convert!