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No matter what you call them, Transom Brackets, Outboard Brackets,
Gil brackets, Motor Brackets, they have given the used boat market and owners an option
the never had before. Brackets that are lightweight, strong, durable and attractive.
The older
boats such as Formula, Searay, Seacraft, Stamas, Sportscraft, Mako and Seabird (just to
name a few) were made with more fiberglass and were a lot sturdier than the boats made
today. But at the time these boats were made, they had no choice but to put in an I/O or
outboard engines on the transom. Now there is a better way to make these older boats live
again at a cost that far less costly than buying a new boat.
Though
outboard brackets have been around for a while, their popularity and design has improved
over the years. Manufacturer of some new boats are installing them because of the
efficiency and conveniences that they bring to the boat. Some major boat manufacturers
have even incorporated the bracket in the mold process. This should tell you that there
are good reasons for having a motor on a bracket.
Transom brackets
that are installed properly will improve the boats efficiency and performance by reducing
drag,because the anti-cavation plate on the motor is above the bottom of the boat. Well
designed brackets will give you a better hole shot and get the boat on a plane with out
the bow rising so high. Will protect the lower gear housing by moving it up and out of
harms way. Will increase GPM to MPH ratio.
As for the
conveniences, with an I/O conversion, by placing the outboard on a bracket you free up
room inside the boat for fishing, ice chest storage or lounging, no more worries about
bilge fumes igniting or oil in the bilge that will be pumped over when your bilge pump
kicks in. No more exhaust manifolds, water pumps, belts, or oil pans to replace every 3 or
so years (Salt Water). With a full transom, engine noise is reduced and backwash is
reduced or eliminated on a cut down transom.
We
at D&D Marine will do our best to make your conversion to a bracket a pleasurable
experience.
" TIGHT LINES TO ALL"
Don Breland (Owner)
D&D Marine