Another 240 fixer upper

[xo4001]

Hi there
I am new and also looking for a little time on this site and found very good information on all kinds of the aquasports
I have a 240 from 71 or 73 not sure and no hull number
sitting around for some time decided to get it going for the summer
The boat was with a low transom fully rotted
Made a new full one and have to make a plan about the bracket
is here some one who can give me advise?
I have some one in place who can do the welding in aluminium for me
The biggest question is what is the thickness of the materials and which quality
Want to put 2 Yamaha's 150 on her
Also can some one give me there experience with floor hatches which one to get and which one not
The problem for me is that I live on an island and can not see all of them actually and have to buy them from the web
Any help or suggestion is taken as a great help

[RickK]

Welcome aboard xo4001  :!:  :!:
Hull numbers weren't required until after '71 or '72, so maybe that is the year of the boat?
What type of 240 do you have? We have a few articles on the 240 from '71 in our gallery http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/545
Do you have access to the majority of marine supplies there?  I've heard everything is very costly over there though, being on a island and everything being shipped over.

[xo4001]

Thanks for the welcome RickK

According your info on the site it is a side console and I think it was original with the I/O because all the supports for the inboard are still in place
The transom is the ‘’Funny” one with the center piece recessed will try to post some pictures in the weekend luckily still have a job to go to every week day
When it came to me some years ago the transom was cut out for O/B mounting and it was not done the right way that’s why the wood rotted
After a lot of reading on the AS site decided to go with the full transom also we are going on the big water here and give me a more safety feeling
I can get the basic stuff for boating here most of it have to be ordered and yes all is very expensive all of the stuff is taxed around 45% also on transport
So that’s mean everything is at least twice the price what you pay this is not a complaint  now :)
Hope that some one comes with suggestions or info

[xo4001]

The first trial
A picture that was still on my computer how she was,
a lot of work to do
Will take some more soon

[xo4001]

Hi guy's

Anyone has experience with
http://www.dadmarine.com/pictures__info1.htm
Brackets?
Are they any good?

[Capt. Bob]

Hi guy's

Anyone has experience with
http://www.dadmarine.com/pictures__info1.htm
No.

Brackets?
Yes.

Are they any good?

IMHO they can be, when installed properly. Aquasport used them from the Factory on select models.
I have a "B-Bracket" that I purchased when living in Ft. Lauderdale and installed it in 96 on my stock CCP.
I have no complaints about handling or speed and I love the extra "transom space" that is added to my model.
YMMV.

As an aside. I hope to re-mount this bracket on my 91 WAC. Don't know if or when but I feel the stock transom (wood) will support it just as well as the CCP did.

Good luck

[xo4001]

Thanks for the reply Capt Bob

Was your bracket rectangular or did it follow the bottom of the boat with the V?
From what I see on the web they are mounted a little higher than the actual bottom
Do you know the reason for it?
How much was the set back?

Have a Merry Xmas

[flkeysaqua]

If the transom bracket ran to the bottom you would have one problem I can see you could'nt access your bilge drain also that much support is not needed for the bracket that would be overkill in my opinion

[Capt. Bob]

XO,
Looking down from the top, yes, my bracket (full single motor/swim platform type) is rectangler.

It mounts flush with the top of the transom cutout


It also bolts to the transom through the flotation chamber.



Lastly, you can see the bottom clearance.



Mounting through the chamber adds additional support that would not exist if the bracket was a true cantilever mount.
I would think drag plays a part in the mounting design with the lean toward less being better.
You will need to decide at what height you want to place the bracket since you stated you will be closing in the transom.
I chose the height shown because it matched ascetically, allowed for a higher motor mounting position and has (fortunately) resulted in good performance.
The offset on my bracket is 26".

I would (as I did) speak with the bracket manufacturer for their recommendations and if possible, contact a few builders (if possible) and pick their brain. Baring that, the web may offer different ideas/direction so try there for ideas. I didn't want to stray too far from the Aqua's original design intent and I don't believe I have. The bracket (and trim tabs) while costly, were the best mods I made on my CCP, hence the desire to move the bracket to the WAC in the future.

Good luck.

PS... yes, the boat gets dirty this time of year when living in a forest  :(

[xo4001]

If the transom bracket ran to the bottom you would have one problem I can see you could'nt access your bilge drain also that much support is not needed for the bracket that would be overkill in my opinion

flkeysaqua
Also thx for your reply
I have no experience with brackets at all
I was thinking to give as much positive flotation possible if you go all the way down
Because the weight of the engines goes back 24 or 30’’
The bilge drain, was thinking to notch a piece out of the bracket just enough to access it
But I don’t know if this have a positive or negative impact?

[xo4001]

Capt Bob

Thanks for the pictures they were very clear to me
I was able to look at them only once and then they moved or deleted?
The height of the bracket depend on the engine that’s mounted
Locally the people give no info, the word is we get them from the manufacturer
My builder is a welding fabrication shop
I try to get some communication with a manufacturer online but since this is the holiday season not to many people are working will wait until next year when everybody is fresh again

Don’t worry about the dirt that is washed of easily if you don’t leave it to long

[Capt. Bob]

Pics are back.
My bad.

Since you're rebuilding, you may want to give these guys a look see. http://fiberglassenginebrackets.com/

I'm not familiar with glass brackets or how they would handle stress but hey, your boat is fiberglass and being integrated into the transom during rebuilt might be the ticket. I see they have a 305 area code so they're about as close as you are going to get States wise for shipping. They may also be a great source on your rebuild.
Ya never know.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[xo4001]

This is the progress untill now


This is what I was planning but not to sure any more


Also made contact with Armstrong for the bracket and wait and see what the quote looks like

[RickK]

[Capt. Bob]

Well now,
You're underway (so to speak).    

Interesting the way the port side stringer narrows down in the back.

Good luck and keep posting progress.