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ElBichoMalo

03-31-2008 12:24 PM

Jack Plate

My boat has an aluminum TH Marine Jack Plate (non-adjustable, I guess this is what is known as a "manual" jack plate). I believe this was added to account for the 20" transom with a 25" shaft outboard (I'll have t confirm the motor length).

So....I am planning to raise the transom to 25" when I re-do it. Is there any benefit to keeping the jackplate? It has about a 4" setback if I recall correctly.

Fr. Frank

03-31-2008 12:56 PM

Re: Jack Plate

Its a "fixed" jack plate, not a manual. The fixed transom plate is still of value in that it sets the engine back from the boat. The 4" setback is a help, but a small one. If you're raising the transom, I'd lose the fixed plate, just for appearances.

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