Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Bow/flex in the transom

Posted by Joe Kriz on 06/22/14 - 12:15 PM
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I think will all know that Silentpardner.
Basically the same as a Sea Drive unit however, in the way that the motor is setback off the transom like I said above.
It is a bracket no matter how you look at it.
1. Sea Drive
2. Whaler Drive (with flotation)
3. Jack Plate bracket (whether manual or hydraulic)
4. Setback bracket
5. Armstrong bracket (without flotation)

On a side note, I am not a fan of any brackets that do not provide flotation like the Whaler Drive.
Brackets can change the boat ride characteristics for the worse in some models.
Most of the time brackets are not needed unless the owner has a specific use and need for one.
I also think most brackets are ugly on a Whaler. But that is my personal opinion.