No idea on the steering bracket. No marks on it at all.I can to go back thru three guys that used to own the console and steering and maybe find out where it came from originally. If I find out anything I shall let you know.
On the water at last. This is probably the last post on this thread.
I have not had a chance to check the speed but it planes real quick and seems fast to me.
Thanks again for all the help and good words.