There are no brackets for it, at least on the new bottom boat. It screws straight to the hull. Not sure on the pre 2001 hull. Somebody cut the notch out to make it easier to get the drain plug in and out. It's kind of a pain with the plate on the boat. Now I'm wishing I would've thought of that before I put the plate on mine. Good deal on the plate
thanks erik...i figured there was a reason for the cut out...i can see where the bracketts were outlined on the plate but it may screw straight to it as well.its in great shape....thanks