Drilling holes for Gil bracket 222FF rebuild

[cwmoss]

Has anyone mounted an original Gil bracket on a 222FF hull? I am kind of afraid to start drilling holes after all the trouble of completely rebuilding the whole stern. The bracket is an older Gil model and in pretty good shape....Motor is a 20 in. shaft...like to use different motor but this old V4 johnson has to work for now.....

[Blue Agave]

The word "gil" in Gil bracket is often misused as many people use the term to describe any bracket. Do you have a pic of the bracket?  First you need to find the center y axis on the transom, then based on the shaft length of the motor the mounting height.  Then make a cardboard template of the bracket and the mounting holes. Also, I recommend you reconsider that 20" shaft and convert to a 25" shaft.

[wingtime]

I concur on the 25" shaft.  The FFF is a CCP Hull so will need the 25" shaft.  I can also tell you a V4 is gonna have a hard time pushing that 222 Deep Vee.  I have a 225 Ocean runner that would be a perfect match for that hull.