Mako 236 with bracket vs. standard outboard.

[v12mac]

Here is the deal, I have a 78’ 236 with an 86 Johnson 225 runs awesome. I may have the opportunity to move to a (Not sure of the year) 236 with a full transom and bracket (Factory) and a Yamaha ox66 250. Here is the question. How much better is this boat with a bracket and full transom? My boat really likes the trim tabs; will this thing want to pop a wheelie? Am I going to notice the performance gains of that bracket? The 250 is much newer but my motor is tested and true…. <br /><br />Mac

 

[HeadHunt]

Re: Mako 236 with bracket vs. standard outboard.

I am sure you know the older Mako's were very well built. Have you done research on the newer models, since Brunswick took over?<br /><br />HeadHunt

 

[mattttt25]

Re: Mako 236 with bracket vs. standard outboard.

my new boat has a factory bracket (grady drive as they call it). i really like the extra room the closed transom provides. it's a huge difference. i can't comment on performance, as i would need to run the exact same boat and engine to compare. docking is a bit to get used to having the engine so far back, and you need the extra room since your overall length is increased, but i still like the bracket.<br /><br />i would go for the newer boat, newer and bigger engine, and bracket.

 

[v12mac]

Re: Mako 236 with bracket vs. standard outboard.

I know what they did to the new hulls... It is a shame. Just like when Chrysler bought Masariti and *******ized the name by slapping a deal on the LeBaron and called a Masariti (Spelling?).<br /> My hull is a 78 not sure what this other one is yet going to see it tonight.<br />Mac

 

[nickinparis]

Re: Mako 236 with bracket vs. standard outboard.

I'm in the same boat, as to speak.<br />I have a '89 Mako 254 with twin '90 Yam 200s.<br />There's a lot of weight astern, and a very low transom, meaning water comes in too easily when troling in a following sea.<br />I'm considering adding an Armstrong bracket closing the transom, and fitting a single 300hp Yam , 275 Merc 4 stroke, or twin 150 4 str Yams if the weight will permit.<br />Anyone have a point of view?

 

[gss036]

Re: Mako 236 with bracket vs. standard outboard.

I am sure you know the older Mako's were very well built. Have you done research on the newer models, since Brunswick took over?<br /><br />HeadHunt

When did Brunsmick take over Mako/ I was of the impression that Make and SeaCraft are coming out of the same plant in South Carolina?

 

[gss036]

Re: Mako 236 with bracket vs. standard outboard.

I am sure you know the older Mako's were very well built. Have you done research on the newer models, since Brunswick took over?<br /><br />HeadHunt

When did Brunsmick take over Mako/ I was of the impression that Mako and SeaCraft are coming out of the same plant in South Carolina?

 

[jjdiv]

Re: Mako 236 with bracket vs. standard outboard.

The Mako 236 was a straight inboard and a very sweet boat. I owned a 1988, worked out all the kinks then sold her--wish I had not!