I need a swim platform/ladder..

[captdave]

i have a closed transom on my 222 with a porta bracket. Any suggestions on what you guys have used?

[LilRichard]

Last time I was at the surplus place in Sarasota they had quite a few on hand... might check there.

[captdave]

will do

[John Jones]

Yeah, they usually have  a bunch in all sorts of configurations.

[KeithG]

i have a closed transom on my 222 with a porta bracket. Any suggestions on what you guys have used?

I've looked at the Porta Bracket, it's not cheap, is it worth the money?

I'm not sure what they are called, but the dodads that extend your motor back and act like a flotation device looks pretty cool too.  Was that a consideration for you?

Keith

[LilRichard]

Keith - don't know if you mind if I lend my opinion, but the PB is worth it if you need to motor around in relatively skinny water.  While on plane you can yank the motor up to gain some draft, but I notice the biggest difference when idling around in shallow water.  You can pull the motor up almost within the draft of the hull without losing the perpindicular angle of propolsion.  Instead of throwing a rooster tail, you actually push the boat forward and can still steer the boat.

[captdave]

What he said, If I didnt have closed transom i would have a bob's but porta is the only thing for the closed transom. I'm still getting the hang of it and the level I need to run it at but it is nice idling the flats and not having to jack the motor at an angle. Make sure you have water pressure gauge if you end up getting one.

[KeithG]

I never mind anybody sharing info, in case I don't say it, thanks.

Now, tell me about this "Bobs" I have an open transom.

What, Where, no such thing as too much info.

Keith

[captdave]

Bob's machine shop...its a jack plate same concept as porta but not as much set back keeping the weight of the motor closer to its original location. On my 19'6" I had a  6 inch set back it was a great addition, again make sure you have a water pressure gauge so you dont get in trouble running to high. Check out there website there are other companies such as CMC which is electric compared to the hydraulic but the bob's is virtually bullet proof in my opinion.

[LilRichard]

Yup, Bob's jackplates are the the shiz.  He now offers up to a 10" setback... but not enough for a closed transom.  If you have an open transom, check them out... and cheaper too.

[John Jones]

http://www.bobsmachine.com/

They sell lots of cool stuff, especially Mercury performance.

I have done business with them and they are good people.
I have the Bobs Manual Jackplate on my flats boat.
I have a hydraulic I was going to put on the 22-2 but have not gotten around to it.



The Doel fin is not there anymore.  I put on Bennett Trim Tabs.