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todintexas
07-07-2007, 08:02 AM
I am currently building a mid 80s 24' Skater, the boat will be outfitted with 2 mid 80s 200hp Mercurys. I want to add an ouboard bracket, honestly, not for speed or handling but to incorporate a swim step for the kids/wife. Does anyone know where I might locate a used one that will work with some modifications? Are there any negative handling problems caused by this on a Skater?? Help!!

Hottrucks
07-07-2007, 10:04 AM
what do you mean by a Outboard bracket???? for use with a trolling motor?? My Skater has a platform between the motors that you can duck under the tie bar and climb right up into the splash well from the water if this is what your looking for I can take a Pic of it or get you some dimensions...
As far as handling it's not even in the water when moving

todintexas
07-07-2007, 11:28 AM
Thanks for the reply, Id love to see the picture if it's not too much trouble. The bracket I am talking about sets the motors back about 20-24 inches and has a swim step full width across the back, between the front of the motors and the transom. There are several manufacturers, Gil etcc.. but new they are expepensive. 3k and up.