Question for GN7

[WESTERNAERO]

Thanks guys for continuing this discussion about this, I'm trying to understand why or why not to brace a drop thru. Below are a couple pics I got from some recent GN boat builds that are braced. Hope these guys don't mind me using their pics as examples.
My opinion on the bracing is that, it is there to limit any lateral movement of the strut when turning. I don't feel there should ever be any twisting or torsional forces going on with the strut as the prop shaft is supposed spin freely. Not quite sure I understand how there would be vertical movement on the strut that would put enough force to separate the stringers from the hull, although there is some I'm sure, but not enough to transfer to the stringers through a brace and start any damage. If this were the case with vertical forces a drop thru would be much, much weaker than a bolt on, correct? I do agree with that the motor plate may not a good brace as the torque of the engine could be transferred to the strut and cause some lateral motion. So, continue on, tell me I'm an idiot it's okay, just explain why. Thanks.