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 Jackplate pros and cons
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09/23/21 12:19 AM
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IKELEVI
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I'm looking at two used boats. One has a jackplate with 175 merc and one has a 150 merc with no jackplate. What are the pros and cons of any on the jackplate. Both boats are identical otherwise.
17 LEGEND V20
17 MERCURY 250 Optimax ProXs
22 Ram 2500 4x4 6.7 Cummins
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Re: Jackplate pros and cons
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09/23/21 01:01 AM
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Pat Goff
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100% depends on the boat.
Details will get you correct answers.
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Re: Jackplate pros and cons
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09/23/21 01:06 AM
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IKELEVI
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Ok. One is a 2017 Nitro Z18 with 175 and the other is a 2019 Z18 with 150. Thank you guys.
17 LEGEND V20
17 MERCURY 250 Optimax ProXs
22 Ram 2500 4x4 6.7 Cummins
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Re: Jackplate pros and cons
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09/23/21 02:56 AM
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Pat Goff
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The plate on that boat would be an advantage.
2 main reasons,
Ability to exactly adjust motor height.
Setback gives motor leverage to help lift.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Jackplate pros and cons
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09/23/21 05:56 AM
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TLW
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never seen any "cons" with a jack/offset plate on anything with tha V6 on it.. all +'s... jmo.
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09/23/21 02:09 PM
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Pat Goff
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never seen any "cons" with a jack/offset plate on anything with tha V6 on it.. all +'s... jmo. On bass hulls that's pretty much a true statement, but until he told us what it's going on, you can't say anything.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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09/24/21 09:50 PM
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hopalong
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never seen any "cons" with a jack/offset plate on anything with tha V6 on it.. all +'s... jmo. On bass hulls that's pretty much a true statement, but until he told us what it's going on, you can't say anything. 
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Re: Jackplate pros and cons
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09/24/21 10:58 PM
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Pat Goff
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There are boats that a plate would not be advised.
Obvious like a pontoon
Big center consoles with 25” shaft.
Bass tracker with a 40.
And on and on.
So you find out first.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Jackplate pros and cons
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09/25/21 05:02 PM
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TLW
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never seen any "cons" with a jack/offset plate on anything with tha V6 on it.. all +'s... jmo. On bass hulls that's pretty much a true statement, but until he told us what it's going on, you can't say anything. he tells ya what its on (second post)???....but whatever.. ya'll jus wanna argue huh!.. i would say yes if for no other reason would be "undisturbed" transom thru bolts for any kinda motor pull.. although with some so called dealers/mechanics it might be a good idea to pull and reseal... but thats my opinion only.............. but do agree with something like a "startin' motor" like tha 40 ya mention!!!
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Re: Jackplate pros and cons
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09/25/21 05:10 PM
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Pat Goff
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AFTER I asked what boat.
It's Saturday, be happy.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Jackplate pros and cons
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09/25/21 05:54 PM
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TLW
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it was there when i answered.. only be HAPPY when tha dems get their due!!!!........................ jus hope i live that long... hope ya enjoying tha weather down there.. i miss tha gulf coast beaches/ocean a lot.
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Re: Jackplate pros and cons
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09/25/21 09:07 PM
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Pat Goff
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It's been outstanding. As long as we don't get one of those twisty things out of the gulf, it will continue to be outstanding. Come on down and get you some. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.ibb.co/1GrG78z/6102012-Seadrift003-1.jpg)
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Re: Jackplate pros and cons
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09/27/21 07:08 AM
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bert r
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I been using a 21' bay boat with 150 honda with 25" shaft now for three years that has an electric jackplate; I use the jackplate all the time and love it. A jackplate allows you to trim the motor elevation to match needs and thus allows you to me most efficient with fuel use. You can easily gain or loose 3 to 5 MPH just my adjusting the motor elevation.
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Re: Jackplate pros and cons
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09/27/21 12:59 PM
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Pat Goff
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The discussion was manual plates. Hydraulics is another discussion.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Jackplate pros and cons
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09/27/21 04:52 PM
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K5RCD
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The discussion was manual plates. Hydraulics is another discussion.
Where do you see that the discussion was limited to manual plates?
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