Classic 1978 center console 18' SF

[uncleboo]

Originally Posted by conchcuzzy

Uncleboo, thanks for sharing your advice and experience. Perhaps there is a difference in how our 18s are rigged and/or transoms configured, but I have not had any of the issues you describe. Fishing blue water with over 1,200 pounds of guys and gear on board the rigging stays dry and my hydraulic steering is above water. This may be due to the jack plate I use. I will get closeup shots of my transom and rigging to better illustrate.

I'm very interested in seeing your pics. I'd like to see one of the stern with the motor all the way down and one from the side. May just give me some ideas. Thanks!