D&D Bracket - Page 2

BigLew · #11 07-23-2009, 07:53 AM

Somebody once said that, "The pain of a bad decision lasts a LOT longer than the thrill of a good price."

Rainmaker · #12 07-23-2009, 12:31 PM

I have an Armstrong Bracket on my 23. If I had it to do again, I promise you I would be calling Hermco and getting the best bracket I could. I have had no issues with the armstrong, but would rather have a bracket designed for my boat and would like to get away from the Aluminum. At some point I will go to twins and I bet Don will be getting a call. I have seen his work and it is top notch.

Before you go with D&D take a look at what Hermco can provide and then make the best decision you can for your needs.

BigLew · #13 07-23-2009, 09:12 PM

I feel like I am schilling for Don, but I'm really not. I just really want a fellow forum member saying "I'm glad I did" vs. "I wish I had" 2 years from now.

If I may humbly suggest, give Don a call and tell him what you want to do and how you really want it set up. Then listen to what he has to say and why he holds the opinions that he does and then talk to the other vendors. Then you at least know what you're saying "NO" to.

Make the best decision that is within your means and don't look back, either way.

vcs · #14 07-23-2009, 10:06 PM

I have to say I first found out about Don at Hermco from this forum, I spoke with Don about his bracket he explained that his bracket has a positive flotation and told me what engine weight it was capable of floating. When I called a couple of other companies about Aluminum brackets and asked how much weight their brackets could float, one answer was that depended on your boat the other company would not give me an answer. After talking to Don I was sold on his product, the reason I placed a second post is to express just how much of a great product Don has to offer!!! I have had many compliments at the gas station when filling up the boat I have even had an offer from a guy to buy my boat

Bushwacker · #15 07-24-2009, 11:48 PM

You don't say which hull you have, but if it's a 20, I'd go with the most flotation you can find (ie., a Hermco), if you want it to be self bailing! The 23's are a little less critical because their decks/scuppers are higher. Don said he can make a bracket with various setbacks (30", 24", 18"). If you're not a diver, you might want to consider less setback, as that will help the self bailing issue.

Also agree that Don's method of rigging down into the bracket and then thru the transom is much cleaner than just running everything across the swim platform into transom. If you want to use it for diving or even fishing, it's nice to be able to walk across the swim platform w/o having to step over all that rigging.