Crabin:

I found a few things through C-ME Marine (on the internet) for my rig. They do not have the OMC bracket so often mentioned above, but they do carry the Garelick - 4 stroke bracket (go to www.c-mesales.com, then "engine room" on the menu to the left). I would suggest searching on the internet for some good deals, unless you are prone to supporting your local shops (including tax).

I do not have the OMC bracket for my rig, but have seen them, and as long as your transom is in good structural order, and the bracket is mounted well, you can't go wrong. THey are one of the strongest brackets out there, short of welding on a rigid bracket.

The questions are: How much risk are you willing to take with a brand new motor? What level of insurance are you willing to pay for?

Good luck and let us know what you decide.

Cheers,
Matt