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11-06-2002, 07:16 PM
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Engine Brackets
Question, When bracketing the engine, would you need to increase the length of the trailer? I imagine the fulcrum point would remain at the transom, but the CG would be further back? [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img] Could I use a 20’ trailer with a bracket??
Has anyone thought of fabricating their own bracket? Is there a science to it? Is it Penny wise and pound foolish? [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [ November 07, 2002, 07:34 AM: Message edited by: EBEACH ] 
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11-08-2002, 11:33 AM
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Re: Engine Brackets
I will answer your 2nd question first, no you cannot make your own bracket. As for trailering, the bracket is not on the bunks or rollers so it doesn't matter. Even if you bought a 2' longer trailer, it wouldn't touch the bracket. The only minor problem may be that you cannot support your motors in a tilted position with a transom saver, however, with the additional hight, you can in all likelyhood, trailer with the motors in the down position. Perpaps the only other suggestion is to move your winch forward to keep the toung weight at the proper amount.
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11-08-2002, 02:34 PM
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Re: Engine Brackets
Different states have different laws, but in florida, the tail lights on a trailer must be less than a max number of inches from the back of the boat (I think it's 24"). If you put a bracket on, it would be hard to get the lights a legal distance from the back of the boat. Virtually no one enforces the law, but if you have a wreck, it is something the insurance company might use against you. Don't ask how I know this, but it is the law. Any trailer fabricator in your state should be able to tell you the distance. There may be a fed law on it, but it probably would only apply to comercial rigs.
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11-09-2002, 01:26 AM
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Re: Engine Brackets
As far as the trailer goes .....what Brian said...esp with roller trailers.....as the floatation brackets mount several inches higher than the bottom of the boat....the last set of rollers would roll off the hull and up onto the bracket bottom.....boat wouldn’t roll off the trailer for sure....
Making your own bracket.....you said it "a penny wiser and about 500lbs to the bottom of the ocean!!! Prefab bracket...alot less headaches!!! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] [ November 08, 2002, 12:27 PM: Message edited by: Scott ]
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