Out Board Bracket Project

Bligh · 06-20-2009, 09:42 AM

My first bracket was a fiberglass bracket incorporated into the hull construction. This is a bolt on wide enough for two v6 OBs . I made a mold to it. I will have the abilitie to narrow it 14 in. from the same mold. All vinylester resin and biaxial glass with coosa board for engine support. No wood! I never liked the idea of aluminum brackets?

jawz12 · 06-20-2009, 09:51 AM

nice job...looks real similar to the bracket my buddy don herman,hermco,makes...
the fiberglass brackets are the way to go.a big tub like that,it will provide flotation to the transom area,something most boats with outboard brackets need-the engines far aft,this usually upsets the balance,some mfg's actually add balast weight to their boats when they're equipped with brackets-grady white was one of them...

Bligh · 06-20-2009, 11:03 AM

Someone once told me imitation is the truest form of flattery. I looked at his bracket and thought it was the best choice. I built mine a little wider than his . 59in wide where it bolts on at top.48 in. at mount for twin engines. 30 in set back for tilting up a big OB? I just retired from my real paying job and I am returning to what I love but never made much money at? Working on boats?-$ Thanks again Jim. I got a go grind some glass? Jay

Cardinal Joe · 06-23-2009, 09:08 AM

Jay - Keep up the Good Work ! Look's Great ! Cardinal Joe

Questsportfishing · 06-23-2009, 09:16 AM

looks good... now all you need are some bolts, 5200, underwater lights and some engines...

jawz12 · 06-23-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cardinal Joe

Jay - Keep up the Good Work ! Look's Great ! Cardinal Joe

jay's a smart guy,does nice work

Bligh · 06-23-2009, 09:32 PM

Jim I learned a new trick recently on painting nonskid. Im going to resurect your last whaler rehab. If you already knew this sorry? I never thought of it!

brokensheer · 06-24-2009, 11:07 AM

very cool I would like to see it mounted!

06-20-2009, 11:03 AM	#3
Bligh I use a green machine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 218 Credits: 1,895.2	Thanks jim for the compliment. Someone once told me imitation is the truest form of flattery. I looked at his bracket and thought it was the best choice. I built mine a little wider than his . 59in wide where it bolts on at top.48 in. at mount for twin engines. 30 in set back for tilting up a big OB? I just retired from my real paying job and I am returning to what I love but never made much money at? Working on boats?-$ Thanks again Jim. I got a go grind some glass? Jay

06-23-2009, 09:08 AM	#4
Cardinal Joe Joe Cannavo - Sales Cardinal Yacht Sales Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,836 Credits: 5,818.5	Jay - Keep up the Good Work ! Look's Great ! Cardinal Joe __________________

06-23-2009, 09:16 AM	#5
Questsportfishing Crab mustard is good Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 982 Credits: 3,302.4 Boat: 28' Custom Bertram Home Port: Port Everglades Best Catch: the one that makes people smile! Occupation: Sport Fishing Captian	Nice Job Kid!!! looks good... now all you need are some bolts, 5200, underwater lights and some engines...

06-23-2009, 09:32 PM	#7
Bligh I use a green machine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 218 Credits: 1,895.2	Thanks jim for the compliment. Jim I learned a new trick recently on painting nonskid. Im going to resurect your last whaler rehab. If you already knew this sorry? I never thought of it!

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06-20-2009, 09:51 AM	#2
jawz12 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: cape may nj Posts: 1,568 Credits: 4,103.7 Boat: 31 bertram Home Port: cape may nj Best Catch: my dog jawz... Occupation: marine repair shop owner	nice job...looks real similar to the bracket my buddy don herman,hermco,makes... the fiberglass brackets are the way to go.a big tub like that,it will provide flotation to the transom area,something most boats with outboard brackets need-the engines far aft,this usually upsets the balance,some mfg's actually add balast weight to their boats when they're equipped with brackets-grady white was one of them...

06-24-2009, 11:07 AM	#8
brokensheer Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 309 Credits: 2,405.9 Boat: Witch 23' Marolina Yachts Home Port: Ocean City Md / Solomons Is Md Best Catch: Lines are still in the water	very cool I would like to see it mounted!