my project wellcraft 180 fisherman

[mannydvk11]

Originally Posted by spareparts

I'll get some pics of my buddies sea vee, he used a regular bracket then welded two pieces of tubing to the bracket that bent around, He inlaid the area with teak and it turned into a nice swim platform

Thanks that can help and it can be good idea

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by mannydvk11

yes smokeonthewater that is what i was asking i also show different types of bracket to see witch one can work better with out me cutting the transom and had to make a wash area i like my close transom also i am trying to save as much as i can from the old omc with out using the power head but i have no choice to discard that idea i have no experience when it comes to boats that's why i have a bit difficulty explaining and trying to get a solution to my problems witch they are simple i see now i have to get a 25" motor and a bracket witch it comes to my other question how far back dose the bracket needs to be for the motor

thanks guys for all the help and trying to figure out this problems

I completely misunderstood your direction. I thought you were trying to use a jack plate as a bracket. my fault bud.

[mannydvk11]

It's ok we are here to help out and that's what you guys are doing

[Kracker Jack]

I found this pic for ya showing platform added with aluminum tubing. This is based on a stainless bracket.

[mannydvk11]

that is a good idea

[spareparts]

here's my friends sea vee, he welded the Armstrong ladder mount to the tubing as well

[mannydvk11]

Wow that is some nice work what type of wood he use

[spareparts]

He builds T-Tops for a living, so the welding is easy for him, the bracket and steps were painted with awlgrip paint. The wood is either teak or ipe decking, I can't remember which

[mannydvk11]

He did really nice work and is something different tell him I will steal the idea

[spareparts]

there are two pieces of flat bar welded to teh round bar and the bracket to support the wood