1985 V20 center console full transom bracket

[RidgeRunner]

That info I obtained from Stainless Marine directly: it is only relevant for the 30" setback bracket.

[1224bret]

Yep like Ridgerunner said in running the 250 merc I got from him on my bracket. Mine is also a 30" bracket. Do you know what the setback is on your bracket? Either way the 150 that you have will probably push your boat pretty good. Any progress on your boat? Pics?

[v20]

Sorry guys been tending to some big projects at work and looking for a new apartment. i found a soft spot in front of the center console. So i had to cut it out and install a hatch and firm it up. I'm done with that now and all is good. I mocked up the bracket on the transom. Just curious, from the bottom of the transom to the bottom of the bracket i have 5 inches. I measured 25 inches to the top of the bracket and found my center as well. Does 5 inches from the bottom of the transom to the bottom of the bracket seem right? I really want to make sure i get this right before drilling out the holes. I also bought quarter inch aluminum for the inside of the transom when i bolt it up for extra support. Does the 5 inches seem right?

[1224bret]

Just went out and measured mine it's a little over 5" but you should be fine with whatever you have if your other measurements are good. The measurement your looking for really doesn't matter and has to many variables to make a decision based on it. But sounds like your pretty close to where mine is mounted.

[Kracker Jack]

Have you probed or checked your transom for rot before you spend alot of time laying out and bolting up your bracket? I would hate see you spend alot of time setting it up and the transom be shot. The bracket is the way to go! I will bracket mine at some point. Good luck on your build

[v20]

Yup already did that. Only place i had issues on the boat was in front of the center console. I firmed all that up and put a nice hatch. I can't bealeve the amount of space under the deck that was not utilized for storage. It's mind boggling! Thanks for giving me the heads up to check the transom. When you going to do your bracket?

[v20]

Originally Posted by 1224bret

Just went out and measured mine it's a little over 5" but you should be fine with whatever you have if your other measurements are good. The measurement your looking for really doesn't matter and has to many variables to make a decision based on it. But sounds like your pretty close to where mine is mounted.

Ok great thanks. I think i will stick with my measurements seems to be fine. This is the one step that i wanted to make sure was as close to perfect as possible. Once its on i can turnn back. Thanks for your help brett much appreciated!

[v20]

Originally Posted by 1224bret

Yep like Ridgerunner said in running the 250 merc I got from him on my bracket. Mine is also a 30" bracket. Do you know what the setback is on your bracket? Either way the 150 that you have will probably push your boat pretty good. Any progress on your boat? Pics?

got a few more things I need to do to the boat but hoping to have her in the water in a couple weeks.

[Chanhyx]

Any updates, i have a clean v-20 she's old but solid and worthy of a rebuild...am stepping down from a 27' cc and looking for insight for my build, want to close transom, install a bracket and run a 4 stroke,trim tabs, live well leaning post , fish box in the transom and an upper station...any thoughts or insight is appreciated....i'm new to the site but have been messing with boats for 20+ years....

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Chanhyx

Any updates, i have a clean v-20 she's old but solid and worthy of a rebuild...am stepping down from a 27' cc and looking for insight for my build, want to close transom, install a bracket and run a 4 stroke,trim tabs, live well leaning post , fish box in the transom and an upper station...any thoughts or insight is appreciated....i'm new to the site but have been messing with boats for 20+ years....

Welcome to the site.