Press Release. For Immediate Release-Contact: Jim Browning, Gil Marine Toll Free: 800-624-9805 Boat Builders World-Wide Choose the Gilbracket Outboard Mounting Platform for Increased Engine Power and Superior Handling Painesville, OHIO? The boat building industry is talking about innovative Gilbrackets, the outboard mounting platform designed to increase performance, handling and fuel economy in outboard installations. Gilbracket design moves the engine to its optimum location: back behind the hull into clean water. At the same time, Gilbrackets allow the engine to be raised, which reduces the hydrodynamic drag. The combination of more bite and less drag yields greatly improved performance, better handling and a more stable ride. "Using Gilbrackets gives a boat more speed - with the same engine package," says Harry Lipscomb, Purchasing Manager for boat builder Baja Marine Corporation. "When it comes to brackets we insist on using Gil, and we've never had a reported failure," says Tommy Hancock of Sea Pro Boats. "As the boat manufacturer its's really our reputation on the line, so every supplier's product we specify has to meet our stringent quality requirements." "We're extremely satisfied with Gilbrackets," says Tommy. "Other brackets can have paint problems, like chipping or corroding - with Gil the paint holds up well and the color match is perfect for our boats. They install easily, with complete instructions - it's a quality built product. In fact, we don't use any other brackets." Gilbrackets are found on more boats around the world than any other brand. Gil's commitment to total quality is evident in the design, manufacture and five-year limited warranty that guarantees the product against defects in construction and corrosion. "It's an easier sell with Gilbrackets, customers know the Gil name and they recognize it as quality," says Steve Rhoden, Purchasing Agent for Sport-Craft Boats. They've been in business for a long time, service is good and price is competitive. They meet the promised shipping dates, so it takes a lot of pressure off my job," says Steve. Gilbrackets are available to fit all V6 outboard motors in both single and twin installations. They accommodate all shaft lengths. They fit all transoms with a 12 deg or greater angle. And they're compatible with all steering systems. The quality of workmanship is unmatched in the industry. Gilbrackets are made of 100% marine quality aluminum alloy, and finished inside and out with Gilcoat, a proprietary nonconductive surface that goes beyond powdercoat to the highest level of defense against damaging elements. The result is maximum protection from saltwater corrosion. In the words of Gilbracket customer Harry Lipscomb: "They provide a quality product at a competitive price that meets the needs we require."