18sf bracket

[jctj123]

I've looked and read a lot on here wanna close my transom possibly when I get my floor redone and have done research into possibly bracketing my 18sf. doesn't look like hermco brackets still being made. I've seen few 18s with brackets but no body has truly commented on b4 and after characteristics. found a company south of me and they quoted me 1550 for a welded bracket with 18in setback and full deck because will be doing some sport diving. it had a buoyant well centered on it and I plan to put my 2 trolling motor batteries in from box and have tank shifted forward and possibly the console but want some opinions of people who have actually done it and maybe some pics. I am gunna stay with lighter Yamaha 2 stroke 115 maybe a 2 stroke 130 v4 down the road. I know this has been asked a lot but haven't found any response from those who have done it.