Bracket gives the boat slightly less draft too. The motor can be mounted a few inches higher on a bracket. Good for getting into the shallows.
For the more fishing minded, fly guys may not want a t-top or forward seating/storage boxes. The boat can be had with a standard transom hung motor as well.
Bill is shy. He was hiding from the camera while the boat was running. I guess he didnt want to make a pretty boat ugly.
(he needs to hire models in 'kinis
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