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britinusa
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Initially Posted - 03/25/2006 :  07:17:07  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
After reading the threads on the C25 forum about 4 spring and 2 spring brackets for their outboards, it got me thinking...

Would it be worth it to install a bracket on a 250?

Pros of using a bracket
<ul>
<li>Prop is further from rudder. </li>
<li>Tiller is not contstrained by the outboard well</li>
<li>Easier to raise the engine? </li>
<li>More room on stbd side of fuel locker. </li>
</ul>
Cons
<ul>
<li>Weight further aft </li>
<li>Cost </li>
</ul>

Has anyone got a bracket on their C250? reviews????

Paul
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PO C250WB 2005 Sail # 841.


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Response Posted - 03/25/2006 :  07:57:08  Show Profile
Paul, heres some discussion on the [url="http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10465&SearchTerms=outboard,bracket"]subject.[/url] Although its not the spring type being discussed there are some [url="http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9938&SearchTerms=outboard,bracket"]pros and cons.[/url]
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moserd
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Response Posted - 03/25/2006 :  18:37:18  Show Profile
I have the factory bracket installed on my boat (WK, 817). Since I have not experienced the boat without the bracket I can not comment much on not having one however:

I find that I have no problem raising the engine or rotating in either direction.

I do seem to have a fairly easy time backing the boat once I have learned that you must use the rudder in conjunction with the motor.

I have not installed a 'soft link' (yet) but seem to be able to back ok using the wheel.

I have a 2004 Mercury 8 HP 4 stroke (long shaft) with the shift in the throttle (boy that took a while to get used to!)

The engine is certainly out of the way with the bracket installed. It does not project into cockpit.

Hope this helps.

Don
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