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Old 09-18-2013, 12:17 PM
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Default New transom and bracket 23cc

Hi guys,

This past spring I bought a 1981 23' cc with a 275 verado on a small bracket. I new when I purchased the boat I woulded a new transom and bracket and a few other things. The bracket is too small for the engine so it sits too low in the stern. When the boat is on plane it rides great but i spend most of my time using full tab. Despite this it still gets between 2.8 and 3.2 mpg at a 20-24kt cruise.

I have been talking to Bill Sartini of Ros boats in Tiverton RI about doing the transom and building a custom fiberglass bracket. While I could probably do the job myself I definately dont have the time. I have read mostly good reviews of him and his work but but one who was not too happy. His bracket design is different in that he extends the running surface of the hull instead of raising the bracket up a few inches from the bottom of the transom the way everyone else does. Does anyone here have any experience or opinions on Bill or this type of bracket design and how it will effect the ride of the boat?

Any feedback is appreciated! I will post a couple pictures of my boat and some of the boats he has done. He did say that he doesnt think he has done a bracket for a 23 seacraft yet but Did one for a 21 several years back.

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Old 09-18-2013, 12:34 PM
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Here is the boat as I bought it. You guys may remember these pics as they were tht when it was up for sale. The seller is a freind of mine so were were pretty clear about the issues and worked out a deal we could both live with. Now i just need to get it taken care of.
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Old 09-18-2013, 01:00 PM
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Old 09-18-2013, 01:07 PM
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A pic of a bracket he did on another boat.
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Old 09-18-2013, 02:12 PM
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Cut the floor out, raise it 4-5", and put the gas tank as far forward as you can. Put the batteries under the console and you may be able to slide the console forward some too. You may also have stringers that the foam is slam full of water. And yes getting a bracket like in the pic will help out alot too. Other than that throw some sand bags in the anchor locker for a cheap fix.
But a nice setup tho.
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Old 09-18-2013, 02:36 PM
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The floor has already been done and raised 2.5"+. The fuel tanks are fairly new and and in good condition as well. I do need to reposition them tho. The stringers will get done at some point, just not sure i will have the time to get them done this winter.
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Old 09-18-2013, 06:21 PM
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GO with a Hermco bracket you wont be disapoined. Hes got the right molds and it wont need to be custom built. Go with the 'double' bracket and it will have PLENTY of floatation. I love mine, my decks are dry with the 250 Honda.

http://www.hermco.net/
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Old 09-18-2013, 08:07 PM
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I love the hermco bracket but at almost $4k for just the bracket is a little too rich for me. I'm wondering what problems may be created by extending the running surface with a custom bracket tho? I assume it would plane a little quicker?
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Old 09-19-2013, 07:15 AM
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I love the hermco bracket but at almost $4k for just the bracket is a little too rich for me. I'm wondering what problems may be created by extending the running surface with a custom bracket tho? I assume it would plane a little quicker?
Curious what ROS wants ($$) for a bracket. That looks a little different than the one they used to make. It looks nicer.
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Old 09-19-2013, 07:31 AM
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Curious what ROS wants ($$) for a bracket. That looks a little different than the one they used to make. It looks nicer.
A lot less than $4k. He is also local to me and I can bring the boat to him to do the work. He can also do the transom work.
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