Thanks Len, sorry but not getting the notifications anymore when someone responds to a post. Sent to Jeff, but no response so far on how to fix this issue.
Good info. Do you have any pics of the bracket from rear showing the bottom side to transom angle view? Sorry, bad way to explain it..... :mrgreen:
I was not aware of a fiberglass bracket system. Any idea on the weight of it vs the aluminum bracket?.
In regards to transom weight, after I purchased my boat, it had 2 group 24 batteries in the transom. I changed over to 2 Group 31's and then added 2 more on the opposite side for house batteries. I did not suffer any water coming into scuppers with all this added weight. However, I figured out it would be better to move the two house batteries up under the helm behind the berth, midships and it helped with balance. I then proceeded to add more lead weight to keel and now she rides much better in heavy seas. I have more response on tabs as a result.
So point is weight does matter, but think I can handle some in the back, but prefer not to go there if possible.
I too worry on the integrated power steering as it is one of a kind and wonder on long term reliability and parts availability. However, my former boat had the OMC Seadrive bracket system and it is is still going today from what I saw a while back, was on the water by the new owner.
