18ft Seacraft question...

BARNABY55 · #1 07-26-2003, 05:03 PM

Has anyone closed in the transom and added a jackplate instead of a bracket? Is so what was the cost and was it done right? Help?

Mark · #2 07-26-2003, 05:41 PM

added a jackplate but did not close the transom. Cost: $300. This allowed enough room to add hydraulic steering and a higher splash gate made from starboard which helped the water intrusion issues.

BARNABY55 · #3 07-26-2003, 05:44 PM

I have hydraulic already. how high did you go and is jack plate mounted to starboard anywhere?

BARNABY55 · #4 07-26-2003, 06:50 PM

Mark, Do you have a pic or two?

Mark · #5 07-26-2003, 07:21 PM

the splash gate was inside the boat and nowhere near the jackplate. I'll email you photos directly.