I put a Engine Dive Bracket on my Boat! Was it worth it? {Before & After Results}

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3 жыл бұрын

I closed the open transom on my boat and added a engine bracket dive platform. This is a full restoration video with results! Timestamps:
9:05 - Before Video of boat with open transom and no engine bracket
9:29 - Old Wood Transom removed from boat
10:50 - New closed in transom with Coosa board
12:12 - Putting on a engine bracket dive platform
12:55 - New and bigger floor hatch to bilge pumps
15:25 - Engine installed and rigged back on to the boat
17:31 - Putting new boat back into water
22:57 - Testing speed with new engine bracket dive platform
29:07 - Does my boat go faster or slower with engine dive bracket?
33:25 - Full overview of new dive platform and closed transom
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This is a full boat restoration video of my Key Largo 236cc where I have been debating for a long time about open transom vs closed transom on a boat.
After closing in my boat transom with coosa board I have to say that I don't think I'll ever go back to an open transom. A closed transom lets no water in and it's a much more dry and comfortable ride. Physically and mentally
Not only did I close in the transom of my boat but I also added an engine bracket. Or a dive platform because it's a huge bracket. Let's just call it an engine dive bracket because it's so big.
You're probably wondering. Is an engine bracket worth it? Will an engine bracket make my boat faster or slower? I do a full before and after review on the performance speed results of adding a engine bracket to a boat.
It did turn out I had a rotten transom so this is also a new transom restoration video. It's a 2 in 1. I close in the transom and install a engine bracket to the South Florida Fishing Channel boat!
I am running a 2020 Evinrude G2 engine 250 HO and I'm happy with the results of the dive platform engine bracket. I was worried the boat might handle weird and different but I think it handles just as good as before and the ride is even better. The bow rides a little higher at speeds under 30mph so it keeps us a bit more dry on rough days.

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@SouthFloridaFishingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

She's back! Ya'll have no idea how much this moment means to me (maybe some of you do lol). But after 6 months of being dry I'm back in business and starting next week the fishing videos will be FLOWING. Thanks everyone for sticking around and helping me get through the tough times

@jfx257 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, congrats man! Happy you got her back.. Can't wait to see you back out on the water making awesome videos & catching a ton of fish 🤙🏼🎣

@brianturck274 3 жыл бұрын

I felt every bit of your pain.. I just recently got my boat back on the water after it sitting waiting on another motor for a good 5 months.. nice work.. glad to see you're back on the water..

@yoanmantilla7503 3 жыл бұрын

Time to go sword fishing

@lilbigroman2697 3 жыл бұрын

Where the hell can I get a necklace like that??

@jennifernavas7884 3 жыл бұрын

So pumped💜

@rileyshane78 3 жыл бұрын

Dude what a good attitude you have. When that trailer stuff starts happening , I loose my mind. Cussing swearing.

@Anotherdaynparadise 3 жыл бұрын

Being heavily sedated will do that to you. Everything becomes an adventure...

@waverider5751 3 жыл бұрын

Smoke weed every day!

@BaumOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

What a crazy turn of events in the beginning of the video! Glad you stayed so positive 👍 Bro that boat is awesome! So happy you got everything put together. Looks great!

@TylerDavis7384 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the fishing vids to be back

@SouthFloridaFishingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

next week!

@robertbarnes7240 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see her back at your dock!!! The video is great!!! You've got that smile back on your face again. I'll be checking in for future vids showing us how much fun fishing can be!!!!

@diverrite 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, happy for you. Couldn't wait for this vid I new it would be good. My first and only boat is a 24ft Proline CC with a bracket. The brand wasn't that important but I wanted a enclosed transom and a bracket. Congrats.

@scary_scat3924 3 жыл бұрын

You’re really gonna love that higher bow angle when you’re high speed trolling for wahoo.

@shaneb704 3 жыл бұрын

So pumped for you man! Boat turned out great! Crazy how such a small addition of space on a boat can make it feel so much bigger! Now get back to fishing!!!

@riverakers 3 жыл бұрын

You gained so much room and extra flotation when you are anchored on the reef.You also have that full gunnel height at the transom.No more worries about waves coming over the stern! So Awesome!!

@margekaralis6127 3 жыл бұрын

Heiko, this video gave us goosebumps. We couldn't be happier for you. Terrific video. Loved the unvarnished truthfulness, you share. ❤yeehaw, come on fishing videos.

@racerex340 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations dude, I'm really happy and excited for you, I know that the last half year must have been killing you. Here's to an amazing second half of 2021.

@dannyv2335 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy for you Heiko. That smile the entire video is more than words can express.

@waltertx.6020 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I am so happy for you, and the new engine bracket is a great modification!! Glad you closed in the transom, I was never a fan of open type transoms. Can't wait to see her out fishing soon👍

@trabyelxab8199 3 жыл бұрын

So stoked for you Heiko !! I can feel your excitement!! Fish oooooooon !!

@southflwildadventures 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for you getting the boat back. Can't wait to see some new fishing videos soon.

@frankmarullo228 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the return of your boat. !! It must be a good feeling almost like when your first child is born !!!! Now you need to get some fish blood onboard !!!! Can't wait. For a long video on a fishing trip .. THANK you Frank from montana...

@djmjr77 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Man!! Sooo happy for you!! Cant wait to see you on the humps, catchin those mahi again!!

@xavierboekhoudt70 3 жыл бұрын

allright new content to watch today ✌🏻🍻 back on track Heiko 🔥

@lesabre1972 2 жыл бұрын

I have been a subscriber for ever and had to stop when it got to be just a drinking fest out on the water now you changed your format and I love it again it's fun with some cold snacks and fishing of course. It seems to be great so far and can't wait for future episodes and the fun you guys have fishing and learning a few things along the way. Keep up the good work Heiko.

@SouthMississippiSalt 3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to see some new videos from YOUR boat !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you got it back ........ looks great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@MoonboyTV 3 жыл бұрын

been wondering when we'd see the boat again. glad you got it back for at least half the season. good luck brother

@SouthFloridaFishingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Right in time for mini season!

@charleslong5744 3 жыл бұрын

You have unbelievable patience when all the stuff was going wrong trying to drop your boat off to get fixed I would have not handle it as good but boat looks absolutely amazing can't wait for all the new fishing videos

@chrisangelos5662 3 жыл бұрын

Dude it looks sooo good! Im so happy for you! I know how long you were waiting and how happy this makes you! Congrats brotha!

@lluisr.185 3 жыл бұрын

Hi friend! I'm really happy for you! Things going good! Now it's time to enjoy the rebuild boat amd give us some great fishing videos! 🎣🎣🎣 Cheersss

@Chris-ft9kf 3 жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic! What a journey!

@michaelkerr5745 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats bud. Bigger and better. Everything for a reason!!

@andriessluiter4269 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Heiko, you got some nice boats now. Realy like the transom repair. Cant wait for the fishing adventures.

@kashifgillkashifgill3752 3 жыл бұрын

Heiko great to see that your hard work is paidof know you have 2 boats for more fishing videos. May Lord bless you. Good luck to you man.

@CJFfishingchannel 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yea man.... looking fly AF

@SouthFloridaFishingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! It's GAME ONNNNNNNN

@CJFfishingchannel 3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel hell yea brotha!!

@Fishing_With_Essex 3 жыл бұрын

Alright sweet man! Crazy how fast 6 months went, I feel like I just watched that video where your transom cracked like last week lol. Now go catchem up Heiko! 🤙😎

@BoonMountainBike 3 жыл бұрын

SO Happy for you guys..I think the whole time watching this video I had a big grin on my face..I always say on my mountain bike video..Stay Safe and Keep on Riding..In this case..Stay Safe and Keep on FISHING!!

@gemueseackerlongonly 3 жыл бұрын

Dan is a good guy. Glad you have your boat back, your positive attitude is refreshing. Yeew!

@rorydimov405 3 жыл бұрын

Heiko, Conrats dude, that boat is looking sweet as can be!! The redesigned transom makes it look like a whole new boat with a ton more interior deck space. For only $10K, I think that was an excellent deal plus you now have piece of mind that you shouldn't have any problems with that transom or engine mounts for the next 20 years or more. I can't wait for the new fishing videos.

@ErnestoLopez-hn2xw 2 жыл бұрын

YES SIR!!! Congratulations, so exited you have your boat back!!!

@yjad27 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! She looks great. Looking forward to get back to fishing content. I do highly recommend you consider plumbing those deck drains overboard somehow. Let that cockpit self drain a d not into bilge. Specially since you keep the boat in the water. Any bad rain storm could be a nightmare for you if you’re bilge pump system fails or batteries die.

@dannyhatmaker7892 3 жыл бұрын

Buddy that looks awesome can't what to see the big monster fish got from the new boat ! That awesome YALL need get going on catching the fish !

@ObiWanShinobi1 3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your channel for a bit; but this is the first time I've seen that awesome wrap on the boat!

@hugoblinckmann251 3 жыл бұрын

OMG, it looks awesome!

@akilcyrus6289 2 жыл бұрын

Love how real this content is…things actually break

@fg146 3 жыл бұрын

Loved that walkthrough, thanks!

@troycook6570 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back, can't wait for vids

@kamrandavis8390 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Hicko i am happy for you to got your boat back Good luck catch lots of fish and have fun

@ziradee 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Hicko! LOL!

@FishOnForte 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Glad to see you back in the water.

@rolandvance6663 3 жыл бұрын

Grate to see you back up 💪🏽👍🏼

@BurninatorTheTrogdor 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get over there. It's like a fishing paradise.

@denisesimpson969 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for you and can’t wait for the fishing videos

@partylee007 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Glad you got your boat back and it looks wonderful

@dustin9514 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍 absolutely worth every penny spent. That evinrude really is impressive, congrats on all of it. I will be looking in to closing mine off after watching.

@kennywojciechowski 3 жыл бұрын

Woohoo. Can't wait for your fishing video's.

@Stan_L 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Beautiful boat.

@Cynthiaruffalo 3 жыл бұрын

We have missed you Heiko ! We just got back from the Florida Keys doing some killer deep water fishing anyway we’re glad you’re back!

@LokiLokiPDX 3 жыл бұрын

Now I understand the old expression of owning a boat is like digging a pit in your backyard and throwing your money into it. 😂😂😂 Congrats Heiko! Super excited to see you back on the ocean blues. 🙌

@krotchlickmeugh627 3 жыл бұрын

Not if you work on them for a living. But yeah boat stands for break out another thousand

@lb7wade518 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!!

@christerzian9293 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great and happy excited for the videos to come.

@georgequinn5762 3 жыл бұрын

Sick Unit and Dan's little Chill Spot looks good..

@petermyers479 Жыл бұрын

The boat looks way more practical with the bracket and the full transom. Well done!

@scavendishjr33 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for you man! Congrats!!!

@aromracsonethongkham4150 3 жыл бұрын

Boat looks and runs good. Happy for u man.

@GrayGhostSafaris 2 жыл бұрын

Nice upgrade, looking forward to your new adventures!

@randyruney5704 3 жыл бұрын

Love it We were swamped & sank during a storm. I will always get a closed transom if I get a boat again. It was a Cris craft center console. Fantastic boat other than the transom

@kawakibi 3 жыл бұрын

Y E E H A W ... Congrats and tight lines!

@s4evans 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Glad you got it all fixed up. Looking forward to some great fishing video's!

@BullittKid08 Жыл бұрын

Congrats man! Recently repowered the boat my dad and i fished when i was a kid (02' Tracker TV18); new 90hp mercury command thrust. I definitely can relate to that first ride excitement!

@scottleclair1512 3 жыл бұрын

Looking good dude!! 🔥👍🏼

@surfersurfer8824 3 жыл бұрын

hi Heiko, about freakin time!!! lol joking, I know great work takes time!!! iM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU AND CAITLYN, THE BOAT LOOKS awesome!!! congrats!!! BE SAFE, THANK YOU BILL

@lb7wade518 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you got your boat back!!

@chucksmith5002 3 жыл бұрын

I like the look of the Engine / Drive Platform I could see a lot of uses for it . Waiting on a Fishing video now have fun .

@sunsaltrepeat7332 3 жыл бұрын

The boat looks great man. My last boat had an engine bracket/dive platform. We loved it. Definitely miss it on the new boat.

@Jammer0825 3 жыл бұрын

Love it and excited for you!!! Thanks

@extremPROboarder 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see your better half and you on the boat again! Good luck and greetings from germany… 😎👍🏻

@gordonginn9229 3 жыл бұрын

Please keep doing your thing I’m 56 and a former paratrooper I got screwed out of my job of 30 years due to a horrible person that used covid19 to let me go to hire younger for less, if I can give you any advice, keep on keeping on I’m a huge fan and you are a great kid and I don’t mean that in a bad way!

@SouthFloridaFishingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, sorry that happened to you =(

@opposetraffic2597 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great, glad the boat is all done👍🏻

@zerolinefishing3354 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good, tight lines, 🤙

@billk8579 3 жыл бұрын

Watched it all. Great build….worth the money.

@stevemason5348 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very well presented and every thing explained. Lovely boat and good craftsmen. Have fun, be safe and Happy New Year to you and your family and friends

@50shadesofblue24 3 жыл бұрын

Bro...... Congratulations. There was a while there I was looking for the same boat and this was my goal. Never could find one so ended up with a Sea Pro. You have built a great rig. Can't wait to see the new videos.

@mattholloway7856 3 жыл бұрын

No better time then now my friend glad you got your boat back man been waiting on that keep them videos coming

@mohamedharis1186 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to it man. Really missed your fishing videos. Cheers from Maldives bro ❤️

@williamjensen1510 3 жыл бұрын

Love it looks great

@Blessedbyanangel764 3 жыл бұрын

This guy comes off on camera so chill and such a nice guy ! I vote him the nicest guy on you tube ! Its a thing

@WeekendPirate 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I really like it!

@Hitech82 3 жыл бұрын

Runs great. I love the way you closed it in. Now you have an off shore boat my man.

@darintraver4983 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great 👍

@erickeasling4756 3 жыл бұрын

Dude you got such a great attitude you make me want to move to Florida just to hang out with you bro keep putting out great videos !

@landho1 3 жыл бұрын

The boat looks terrific! Can't wait for new fishing videos!!!!

@flbowhuntin 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great! The extra room is priceless! Personally, I’d plumb those aft deck drains straight overboard.

@brendonblue829 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to connect those deck drains to the existing drains in those transom boxes?

@CaptainBobby74 3 жыл бұрын

No kidding was thinking the same thing! I would be so nervous every night it rained. I would be laying in bed just thinking about her filling up with rain water.

@cactuscreekoutfitters 3 жыл бұрын

Hell to the yes!!! Very nice!!!

@keelovision257 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on getting the dive platform and getting the transom fixed I have the same exact one I love it I swear your last two projects I did the same exact thing guess it’s a Florida thang!!

@walt2988 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting that beast back!

@larrymayberry2312 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you got your big boat back...and she looks amazing. Also glad you upgraded the motor on the John boat. That weedwacker engine gave me a headache it was so loud. Now, on to some fishing shows. Best of luck Heiko.