Outboard brackets

[Marmaduke]

I am converting a 76 I/O and was wondering if there is any particular specifications I need to know when converting to an outboard.
Any suggestions on single or twin outboards (4 stroke application)

[thehermit]

what boat? 20 or 23?

[Snookerd]

Assuming a 23SF-- IMHO, the 250 Zuke is the cheapest new single 4-stroke, while any 250 2 or 4stroke will be a good match. 300 Zuke is ideal in a single. Twins need a full floatation bracket see the hermco/seamark bracket in the search feature of CSC. The 4 cylinder 130 etecs(coming soon) or 115/140 zukes are great light twins. Many people go 150/175/200 twins, and weight should be ok on 2 stroke, and more stern heavy on 4 strokes. BE SURE TO PUT KNEES on the transom if you haven't thought of that yet. My outdrive conversion to bracketed outboards didn't put knee braces in, and they are needed.

[Bushwacker]

If it's a 20, try to minimize motor weight and bracket setback. About the only 4-stroke I'd consider for a 20 is the 140 Zuke. All the others are ~500 lbs wet weight (cowling plus fluids), which IMHO is too much for a hull designed for a 300 lb motor. The Merc Optimax and E-Tec are also competitive on fuel consumption, have more mid-range torque, and the E-Tec is QUIETER than 4-strokes at 30 mph cruise because it doesn't have to be wound up so much. If you PM me your e-mail address, I can send you a spreadsheet I put together comparing all the 150 hp motors. Denny

[Marmaduke]

76 Seacraft 23' centerconsole

[castalot]

bushwacker,

if you could send me that spread sheet too i"m currently running twin 95 130hp johnson"s and will need to repower someday (hopefully no time soon )and that would be great info to have
thanks
matt

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