Outboard bracket design engineer wanted

I’m converting a 48 Fountain Express Cruiser to outboards, and would like to improve upon an existing outboard bracket design (to allow installation of jack plates). Could anyone recommend an engineer to hire as a consultant to my fabricator? Apologies in advance if this is the wrong forum, but it seemed most appropriate.
Thanks in advance for any assistance!

 

There is a services and employment forum. I'm only saying this because contractors might be subscribed to watch for new threads there and get notified by email, but not for the rest of the forum.

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What prevents installation of a jacking plate on the existing pod designs ?

 

I don’t know if the additional torque/lever arm exceeds the structural tolerances of the bracket or if the greater effective length of the bracket warrants a change in the knee brace reinforcement of the hull/transom.

 

Are there any jacking plates that don't increase the set-back that much, for it to be a concern ?

 

See — hydraulic outboard jack plate — hydraulic outboard bracket — pick the vertical sliding ones, and to save on aft weight best go for aluminium construction I think.

↓ example: 5'' setback, 6'' vertical lift, max 400 Hp, 68 pounds, aluminium

(example pic source)​

 

Would like to use one with a 6” setback (minimum I’ve found is 4”). Given the length of the bracket (see attached photos) the additional weight/length may be insignificant, but I favor proceeding with an abundance of caution....

 

With a 48 foot boat, I think the weight of a jacking plate(s) would be no problem, and with the vertical type Angelique illustrated, you setback won't be much of an issue either. Maybe select a bracket that is a little shorter, if available, so your jacking plate does not make for too much setback.

 

I see 7 × a Fountain 48 Express Cruiser offered on Yachtworld right now, 5 × a triple diesel inboard, 1 × a twin diesel inboard, and 1 × with quadruple 350 Hp outboards, the latter can be checked out for specs and set up . . .

 

Thanks for the input—all set now!