Adding a bracket to a 1984 19 foot Islander.

[rolmops]

I'm toying with the idea of removing the 140 I/O setup and replace it with a 150 or 200 horse outboard on a bracket.
Has this been done ? If so, what are the structural changes that have to be done on the inside of the transom and the rest of the boat?
Having 3 or 4 hundred pounds of engine hanging about 2 feet away from the stern must exert a lot of stress not only while in the water but also while trailering. Please tell me about your experiences,ideas and opinions. Thank you.

 

[elkhunter338]

Re: Adding a bracket to a 1984 19 foot Islander.

I personally have thought about the idea. A bracket that provides floatation is expensive but should work fine.

The other thing I considered was redesign the transom and hang the outboard on the boat and build a splash well.

Why go so much hp. A 115hp evinrude e-tec should push that boat along nicely.
Post pictures if you modify.
I am looking for a 25-26 starcraft and plan to put twin outboards on it. Still looking for the boat and thinking twin 90hp.

 

[1973Chieftain]

Re: Adding a bracket to a 1984 19 foot Islander.

I know one of the guys in the referb thread put a bracket on his 25' Chief, but it's not done yet. It seems like it would work well, but $1,600 +/- for the bracket is spendy, but I've toyed with the idea off and on. I wonder if a transom saver engine bar would still fit?

 

[theoldwizard1]

If so, what are the structural changes that have to be done on the inside of the transom and the rest of the boat?

The mounting holes for the bracket should line up/be connected to knees that transfer the load to the stringers/hull. You will probably need additional knees.

 

[GA_Boater]

They make a "bent" transom saver to clear things like brackets or boats that hang further off the back of a trailer. http://www.iboats.com/Swivl-Eze-MD-...2773914--session_id.998284319--view_id.341235

 

[JD in Milwaukee]

I agree with your horsepower recommendation. Should easily exceed the 140 I/O

Re: Adding a bracket to a 1984 19 foot Islander.

I personally have thought about the idea. A bracket that provides floatation is expensive but should work fine.

The other thing I considered was redesign the transom and hang the outboard on the boat and build a splash well.

Why go so much hp. A 115hp evinrude e-tec should push that boat along nicely.
Post pictures if you modify.
I am looking for a 25-26 starcraft and plan to put twin outboards on it. Still looking for the boat and thinking twin 90hp.

 

[low277]

There is a guy that has done it with a sylvan a couple of years ago, he goes by the name weldzilla, there are a couple of others that are close to splashing, one in Minnesota.