Any bracketed 235 owners.

[2TDave]

Looking for feed back from 235 owners that have bracketed engines. Not hearsay but real knowledge. I have a 79 235 with a Honda BF225. I do a lot of fishing in rips and I'm trying to keep the water off the deck. I have made splash boards but still have more water than I want coming over the motor well.

So the question is how did the ride change going to a bracket? I have heard of issue when using the old 2 stroke brackets when going to 4 stroke.

Im posting this for someone else on the Mako Owners FB page as he lost his ID and PW.

Dave

[Dogman18]

I recently did my 79 21 with an enclosed transom and a bracket. It's a new boat!! Totally better ride with more room in the back for fishing. A lot quieter in the cock pit as well. Bracket is from Stainless Marine. High quality , imo.

[mbsbrett]

I had a 230 WA. I raised the transom 5" and installed a flotation bracket with an Etec 250 at the original 25" transom level. Never had a drop of water over the new 30" transom.

[Justin]

In addition to considering a bracket, he may want to consider a lighter engine...if memory serves, that honda 225 is on the heavier side.

[reelbroke]

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Originally posted by Justin


In addition to considering a bracket, he may want to consider a lighter engine...if memory serves, that honda 225 is on the heavier side.

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most all v6 four strokes weigh very close to each other. roughly 600#

25"

Honda BF225 600#

Suzuki DF225/250 608#

Yamaha F225 609#

[reelbroke]

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Originally posted by 2TDave


Looking for feed back from 235 owners that have bracketed engines. Not hearsay but real knowledge. I have a 79 235 with a Honda BF225. I do a lot of fishing in rips and I'm trying to keep the water off the deck. I have made splash boards but still have more water than I want coming over the motor well.

So the question is how did the ride change going to a bracket? I have heard of issue when using the old 2 stroke brackets when going to 4 stroke.

Im posting this for someone else on the Mako Owners FB page as he lost his ID and PW.

Dave

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thank you dave for reposting this. I had to create a new user etc I couldn't get into my old user login.

[Justin]

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Originally posted by Justin


In addition to considering a bracket, he may want to consider a lighter engine...if memory serves, that honda 225 is on the heavier side.

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most all v6 four strokes weigh very close to each other. roughly 600#

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Some sneak down a bit closer to 500. Every lb can help if the deck is swamping.

[reelbroke]

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Originally posted by Justin


In addition to considering a bracket, he may want to consider a lighter engine...if memory serves, that honda 225 is on the heavier side.

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the myth of Hondas being heavy was when Honda was the only company making a four stroke.

Honda BF225 600#

Suzuki DF225/250 608#

Yamaha F225 609#

Yamaha just came out with a 550# but they still make the 609#

[Justin]

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Originally posted by Justin


In addition to considering a bracket, he may want to consider a lighter engine...if memory serves, that honda 225 is on the heavier side.

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the myth of Hondas being heavy was when Honda was the only company making a four stroke.

Honda BF225 600#

Suzuki DF225/250 608#

Yamaha F225 609#

Yamaha just came out with a 550# but they still make the 609#

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A honda guy! Regardless, I realize swapping engines isnt a great answer, but a lighter engine would help with the deck swamping.

Bob Carpenter bracketed a 235, but it had a 450lb johnson on it.

http://classicmako.com/projects/carpenter/

[reelbroke]

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Originally posted by Justin

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Originally posted by reelbroke

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Originally posted by Justin


In addition to considering a bracket, he may want to consider a lighter engine...if memory serves, that honda 225 is on the heavier side.

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the myth of Hondas being heavy was when Honda was the only company making a four stroke.

Honda BF225 600#

Suzuki DF225/250 608#

Yamaha F225 609#

Yamaha just came out with a 550# but they still make the 609#

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A honda guy! Regardless, I realize swapping engines isnt a great answer, but a lighter engine would help with the deck swamping.

Bob Carpenter bracketed a 235, but it had a 450lb johnson on it.

http://classicmako.com/projects/carpenter/

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thank you for the link, but my question keeps getting danced around. I'm looking for feedback about a bracketed 235 or even 231 done correctly with a bracket built for a four stroke 600# engine. people use the wrong brackets all the time and wreck a good motor, ruin the ride of the boat etc. I have no water on the deck when at rest and my deck drains are above water. I have issues getting water around the engine and on the deck when fishing a certain way and was looking for a way to cure it. removing 100# from the stern and raising the transom 1" will not change what is going on. closing the transom will.

[Justin]

You dont necessarily have to add a bracket if you don't want to.

You can add splashguards on either side of the honda -- you can go fancy, and glass them in, or simple, and use starboard and aluminum c channel.

[2TDave]

Glad you found your way back. Hopefully youll get the answers you need. You might want to post in projects. Its more active.

[mbsbrett]

you do not need a full transom. Adding 5 or 6 inches does the trick and you can step over it and treat the bracket platform like deck space. I used to stand on the bracket deck and sit on the motor when bottom fishing offshore. full flotation bracket and higher transom plus you will pick up 3-5 mph and better fuel burn. Why worry about weight if you add 100- 150 lb of transom structure.

[mugwump4]

I can't give you a before/after comparison. I have a bracket with a V6 two stroke on my 23. I did raise my transom to 25". My well drains are right at water line. I didn't raise them since the fish boxes and floor all drain into the splash well. After putting scuppers over them on the transom, I only take water thru them when backing up or if 2 or 3 of us are standing in the rear (or on the platform). I don't get water over the transom with the bracket there.

The ride is phenomenal. It planes out quickly and rides great. I can't be happier with the boat overall.

[reelbroke]

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Originally posted by Justin


You dont necessarily have to add a bracket if you don't want to.

You can add splashguards on either side of the honda -- you can go fancy, and glass them in, or simple, and use starboard and aluminum c channel.

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