I was sceptical about the jack plates for the same reason. The aluminum plate seems like a good idea. Fellowship, what does the plate weigh? And how thick was the plate?
Scott The boat is a 20' and other that a few beers in the drive way I have yet to run anywhere with it. I just got it a few weeks ago.
I'm not sure how to add a photo but if you look in one of the ones on this site you will see the crack
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
Thanks
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