Jackplate help...

[fishinvol]

I'm looking for a manual jackplate to put on my boat. I have a 18 foot Ranger with a 150 horse mercury. I need to know what size and where I might find a used one.

 

[dryhorn2]

Six inch and you can find them on ebay....

 

[fishinvol]

I just checked. there wasn't any used ones at the moment. I did find a store that is just a jackplate store.

 

[dtw2]

Why would you want a jackplate?

 

[fishinvol]

Help get me out of the hole a little better, and run a little quicker.

 

[dtw2]

You might want to talk to "nohorn2" about the getting jackplate, I don't think he gained any at all with a 6'' jackplate, What about it NOHORN2?

 

[dryhorn2]

I did gain holeshot with the JackPlate, never did get it adjusted properly for speed but if done properly it should help top end as well with the right prop.

 

[dryhorn2]

Check this one out.. Good Price...

http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=206077

 

[fishinvol]

That's a used one for a 100 plus shipping. I found a new one that was close to that price. I think I can find one cheaper than that locally, I'll just look around . Thanks though!!

 

[beetlespin]

The cheapest you will find a new one for is about $250. Go to www.pitstopmarine.com and you can get an idea of good jackplates at good prices. I ordered my new 10" rapid jack from them. Its a great plate. Get the biggest plate you are allowed to put on the boat. It will help lift, load carrying, and top end speed. Im not sure about holeshot but it wont hurt it.

 

[Breeze]

you might try jjoey at chattanooga marine