jack plate on 20' Seafari

[Vezo, Part II]

I used a "5 in 1" manual jack plate from Bob's Manufacturing on my 1982 Whaler 15 Sport. To be honest, just to avoid filling old non-standard original engine mounting holes, known as the lower "blind holes" application of that era. Bought the plates, and drilled holes to match original holes in the transom, mounted, then mounted engine to jack plate.

Twenty four pounds, $240.00, and able to dial an F60 into dangerous perfection. Trimmed up completely out of water as well.

For the 1988 15 Sport, I purchased and have resold comparable unit from Vance Manufacturing, similarly priced. Preferred the Bob's. Both were rated at 150 horsepower.

Hydraulics would be even better, but with less weight and less expense, this application worked flawlessly, once dialed to two lightweights aboard, 18 gallons of fuel under the rear thwart, and a 48 quart cooler full of adult beverages, this rocket was like a Porshe on the water.

I think that even with a 25" transom on my Seafari, I would do another Bob's!

Part II