1985 250 CCP restore

[NavyCWO]

mech, im buying them from said compression is good, they sound awesome running throaty and smooth. do believe the the trasom angle is 15 degrees but have heard 13 is acceptable. for the bracket no less than 26'' setback..

[seabob4]

The 200s will be perfect for the 250.  Have you thought about engine spread?  I'm thinking 27"-28" would be about perfect...

[NavyCWO]

SB, don't know about that much of a spread, probably half that with the brackets I have seen, would like to find one I could afford, damn expensive how much of a diff, would that make?

[seabob4]

SB, don't know about that much of a spread, probably half that with the brackets I have seen, would like to find one I could afford, damn expensive how much of a diff, would that make?

I'm talking center-to-center, that's how it's measured.  On a 250CCP, I'd recommend what I stated above, 28" preferable...

[gran398]

Navy, try Sailorman for the bracket. They have all kinds of large parts...cheap. And from previous experience.....they'll readily take offers/negotiate.

As Bob says, center to center on the spread...that is, center prop hub to center prop hub....28 inches between on your ride. Fourteen inches off centerline per each.

When it comes time to set the twin engine height to the hull....gotcha covered there too

[dburr]

Chief I am glad you went with twins.. Going to be much happier with the safety and maneuverability then with a big single.  Now if you could only bolt up the Yam TRP lower to them you would really have something?

OBTW is it Chief, Senior or Master?

 

[Capt. Bob]

, would like to find one I could afford, damn expensive how much of a diff, would that make?

Yeah, the internet is good at spending your money but.....

I'm a bracket fan and if I ever did another on my current boat (or any other) I would have it made for that hull. It is indeed expensive but you get exactly what you want based on the dimensions of your boat. Since you're planning on twins, why not get them spaced where you want and get the transom angle on the nose. Yes, it will cost you more but the bracket manufacturer can work with you in getting it right rather than crossing your fingers.

Sailorman is a good place to look (I wonder if they still have that Irish singing music while on hold ) and getting your dimensions correct (Armstrong has a worksheet on their site) will allow you to measure a used one and compare. You could get lucky and save some coin.

Lastly, the manufacturer supplies a template for mounting which is very helpful when hanging the bracket.

Just thoughts from a one time bracket guy.

Good luck.

[gran398]

CB, yes they do. The artist is the famous Irish pirate....Blackbeard O'Malley.

[NavyCWO]

Thanks all, it will move, dburr, was a CPO AW helo type, Chief Warrant Officer now, 3 more years to go 32 years will be complete and will enjoy retirement!!

[dburr]

Well,,,, If there is any defense, I got a 33 on the ASVAB section for paying attention.. How I saw CPO in your screen name I can not explain. I worked that night, yeah that's it...    

Former AW with 32...    
Damn!!
   

[NavyCWO]

Gents, I picked up the engines today, they look and run great, had the same year on my 25, hydrasport vector, never had a problem and they hauled ass, IM reaching out to the Aquasport expertise again, I didn't buy the props, they were 15x17, but his boat was a beautiful 1962 Bertram moppie and I believe much heavier.. any idea for this 250 CCP what size props I will need and would a 4 blade make it better? standing by for the SME return!!! thanks..    

[gran398]

Run 'em as they are for now and see where they'll turn.

The prop sellers are going to need a benchmark to fine-tune.

[NavyCWO]

what about 4 blade??

[gran398]

From my limited knowledge a four blade is designed to lift the stern.

That you'll be running a bracket adds to the equation....

Hopefully some of the boys will chime in

[Aquasport Commodore]

I have a 4 blade on my flats boat and it is awesome and will have the same on my Aqua .  Yes they do lift the stern but this helps with getting on plane. I would contact Prop Gods in Sarasota. Very helpful and knows almost every boat and prop combo to help. If you take the boat to him, he will sea trial it to get the right prop also.