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Davidk

Not really heard of the your downsides to a setback bracket before.

My first hand observations are

1. Really like the etec 6" off the transom. I am in the process of installing the rear mahogany seat and have more room with the engine on the setback bracket.

2. Haven't noticed any adverse handling caused by the etec being on the bracket. Was told by my mechanic the outboard will be faster because it is in less turbulent water being set off the transom. Had a 70hp Johnson looper on the transom before the etec so really nothing to compare it to.

3. Don't know about other brackets but my CMC bracket seems way over built for the 90 hp. Redrilled it no problem with plenty of "metal" to spare.

4. Bought the CMC bracket from a friend of mine who used it for 5 years. So manufacturer support for whatever reason is not an issue for me.

It was an easy decision for me since I didn't have to put more holes in my 40 year old transom.