Towing a 22 foot Islander that was changed from I/O to outboard on bracket.

[rolmops]

I am seriously considering changing the propulsion on my Islander from I/O to outboard on a bracket. This will add about 3 to 4 feet of overall length but it will also change the weight distribution. The extra weight on the rear end may also make towing unwise. I'm not talking about the trailer, Because I can easily add a few hundred pounds on the tongue. I'm talking about the structure of the boat which will now have all this extra weight hanging in mid air at the rear.
Can I still safely tow long distances , or is this asking for trouble?

 

[jlh3rd]

me using common sense says not good. compensating for tongue weight doesn't solve the condition at the rear of the boat.
I'd want to adjust my tongue weight the proper way, by balancing my boat. Balancing my boat gets me in the right direction. Can the axle/s be moved.
Then I use a transom saver....my opinion.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Sell short trailer, buy longer trailer

 

[rolmops]

Sell short trailer, buy longer trailer

That would make sense if I add the full width bracket. that's something to ponder. Thank you.

 

[airshot]

Gotta get the boat balanced on the trailer, probably need to move axle, if trailer is not long enough then buy a longer trailer or add on to the tongue to make it long enough. Will need more support under the transom. Very doable if you have deep enough pockets..

 

[Horigan]

I gather the OPs primary question is can the bracket handle the cantilever loads of the outboard out beyond the transom while trailering. I would ask whoever is doing the bracket installation.

 

[racerone]

I would say that the outboard ( no mention of model / HP ) is lighter than the inboard / outdrive.------I would beef up the transom and tie it to the stringers where inboard bolted on.----Move axles if needed.----Go fishing.

 

[dingbat]

Might be easier to just buy one

2006 Starcraft Islander 221b BRKT

2006 Starcraft Islander for Sale. Model 221B or "BRKT" for bracket on the stern. Boat was purchased in August 2019 for company equipment testing on the water. Boat was never used for intended purpose and is being sold as company is moving to Montana. Boat has about 30 hours on it since purchased ...

www.lakeontariounited.com

 

[rolmops]

Might be easier to just buy one

2006 Starcraft Islander 221b BRKT

2006 Starcraft Islander for Sale. Model 221B or "BRKT" for bracket on the stern. Boat was purchased in August 2019 for company equipment testing on the water. Boat was never used for intended purpose and is being sold as company is moving to Montana. Boat has about 30 hours on it since purchased ...

www.lakeontariounited.com

Yes, I was going to buy that one. The price was right and I really wanted it. It did not sell right away, but when I was ready to buy,it had sold literally the previous day