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 Looking at a jackplate, thoughts?
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04/28/15 02:12 PM
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HaulinBass02
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I am considering installing a hydraulic jackplate on my boat but want some thoughts, pros cons etc.
The Skeeter SX has "sponsons" that are supposed to give a quicker hole shot etc but I'm looking for a little more performance from the 150 Yamaha. Quicker out of the hole, better low speed performance, meaning planing off at lower speed and of course a little faster on the top end.
I'm looking at a 5.5" plate with 8" of lift. Good idea, bad idea, need something different. Let me have it.
Last edited by HaulinBass02; 04/28/15 02:13 PM.
'99 Skeeter 186SX SC, 150 Yamaha VMax
'13 Ford F-150 SCrew XLT, 4x4, 5.0, 6-spd
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Re: Looking at a jackplate, thoughts?
[Re: HaulinBass02]
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04/28/15 02:22 PM
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HasBen
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Re: Looking at a jackplate, thoughts?
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04/28/15 03:24 PM
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HaulinBass02
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Ok so can the transom not handle a plate or what?
'99 Skeeter 186SX SC, 150 Yamaha VMax
'13 Ford F-150 SCrew XLT, 4x4, 5.0, 6-spd
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Re: Looking at a jackplate, thoughts?
[Re: HaulinBass02]
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04/28/15 03:28 PM
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Ok so can the transom not handle a plate or what? I am not exactly sure, I just remembered the issue has been discussed on here a number of times in the past. You might give Steve a call and discuss it with him. He is your prop and jackplate guy. http://www.stevescustomprops.com/
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Re: Looking at a jackplate, thoughts?
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04/28/15 03:34 PM
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I'll give him a shout thanks.
'99 Skeeter 186SX SC, 150 Yamaha VMax
'13 Ford F-150 SCrew XLT, 4x4, 5.0, 6-spd
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Re: Looking at a jackplate, thoughts?
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04/28/15 05:45 PM
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the SX skeeters have a wood transom. a jack plate will void the warranty instantly. and in most cases (depending on setback) will break the transom. install at owners risk. 
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Re: Looking at a jackplate, thoughts?
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05/03/15 03:42 AM
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I know we already spoke Steve but I was under the impression that the transom was composite? When Skeeter says composite are they talking about a wood/fiberglass/epoxy/ mix kinda thing or is that not the whole truth about their hulls?
'99 Skeeter 186SX SC, 150 Yamaha VMax
'13 Ford F-150 SCrew XLT, 4x4, 5.0, 6-spd
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Re: Looking at a jackplate, thoughts?
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05/03/15 01:24 PM
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"Composite" is a misleaded word, it means the joining of dissimilar materials. Which could be plywood and fiberglass.
SX is a plywood transom, it can't handle a jack plate, and they know that, so that's why they void the warranty if you've got one.
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