engine bracket on a 1801

[beardog629]

has anyone seen a 1801 with an armstrong bracket?

 

[Burtona]

I've never seen nor heard of one on an 18. I don't think the weight aft would work very well on that boat.
Dave

 

[warthog5]

It would not work well.

 

[windknotnc]

I think you would lose the self bailing ability and the engine would be so low you would never be able to trim it out of the water when docked, not to mention the lower part of the engine cover would always get over wash.

 

[beardog629]

ive been told with the flotation chamber it would make up for the weight??

 

[warthog5]

Then here is the question......want to gamble $5000?

 

[mildew2]

1801 is very stern heavy just as is. "Bad Idea" JMHO

 

[Megabyte]

The only builder I'm aware of that offered a bracket on a boat under 21' was Dusky, and if memory serves... that was on a 20.
Not sure if they still produce that boat or not.

 

[beardog629]

thanks for your comments, maybe i will have a small swim platform made next to the engine, just want something nice for diving that will take an armstrong ladder,,

 

[warthog5]

A good tower shop can build you a custom swim platform that will have handles to make it easier to get out of the water..It would be a fold down unit.

This is one the shop I use built. Note the extra grab bar on the top cap.

 

[beardog629]

looks good, thanks for the photos,,

 

[TomS]

That extra grab bar on top is key - even with the standard Parker swim ladder setup. I'm surprised its not a standard option, as it makes boarding a lot easier. Very easy add-on project with a high bang-for-the-buck factor.

-- Tom