Dusky Bracket on a 20' MA?

Topflitegraphics · #1 02-25-2019, 06:39 PM

Realized the other bracket I bought for my MA was not quite what I wanted so I sold it this weekend. So now I am in the market again and came across one on CL that is a Dusky Drive bracket. Will this work? Would it be beneficial to enclose the top for better flotation or does it not really matter other than if/when water comes over it?

JohnC · #2 02-25-2019, 09:07 PM

I don't see why it wouldn't work. The open brackets look really heavy! I don't know if that matters to you but if so it may be worth checking. The folks at Dusky are pretty helpful if you call and ask a question.

flyingfrizzle · #3 02-26-2019, 08:44 AM

I had one and cut it up to make it more like a modern bracket with a swim platform on top of it. It was the twin outboard bracket so it had a ton of flotation but was very heavy. Seems like it was over 200lbs. I cut it down and got it to like 165lbs then added a swim platform to it. It did really well considering what it was. I picked it up for like a $100 or so that's why I went that route but probably wouldn't do it again. I have built my most recent brackets ground up from a mold and also one from aluminum plate. But to bolt one on and use it as is factory it will work well other than be a little heavy. The top open part has drain holes in it so that it will work like a self draining splash well. They are one of the strongest brackets you will ever buy though. I have a thread on here showing the conversion I done on my dusky bracket. There were some sections of glass almost 3/4" thick on it. Mine was balsa wood cored but the lay ups on the balsa were very thick. If you can get one super cheep I wouldn't feel bad about using it.

Topflitegraphics · #4 02-26-2019, 09:42 AM

OK - good info. He is asking $800 so it is not what I would call super cheap but he is including the custom aluminum swim platforms with it. I figure a good number for it is closer to $500...

Topflitegraphics · #5 03-04-2019, 01:27 PM

Day late and a dollar short - he sold it already. I guess I will keep looking...

flyingfrizzle · #6 03-05-2019, 08:08 AM

Might not of been "meant to be" you will probably find something you like better. Even though the dusky brackets have a good bit of floatation they are still heavy. Being it is on a 20' hull you will also be better off with something lighter if you can find one with flotation chamber on it.