Jackplate swap

[beetlespin]

I have ordered a bigger jackplate for my boat. How hard is it to switch the plates? I know how to take the motor off and all that but don't know how hard it is to switch the plates. I thought it would be pretty easy but I called superior marine and they said it would cost me 3-400 bucks?!

BS

 

[dryhorn2]

You can do it if you have something to raise the motor or hold it up a little after you take the bolts out.. Get some help, an eye bolt for the flywheel on your motor, and a winch or hoist..

 

[Davo]

I don't see how it could cost that much. Heck, all that holds it on are some screws and silicon. I'd check with Tom at FishnFun.

 

[Carl Guffey]

Things are not often as easy as they seem. If you drop the motor, 400 dollars will seem cheap. If you take it to a professional, they are responsible for leaks and any possible damage. You didn't say what plate you were switching to, but if it is hydraulic, that is a big difference in labor time...(wires and hoses,etc.) also consider set up time, to get the motor in alignment with the boat....time you could be fishing......

 

[Bassallday]

What is the old j-plate and are you gna sell it?

 

[beetlespin]

The one coming off is a 6" slidemaster and the one going on is a heavy duty 10" rapid jack. My dad is a veteran industrial mechanic and I believe we can handle it. The slidemaster is already sold.

 

[fisherpal2k]

Beetlespin, before you go to tearing it out. Make sure you measure the cables and hoses for length.  If you have a good support system for the motor it ain't too bad a job. </p>

I swapped mine out and it wasn't too big a job. Just make sure you clean and caulk the holes good and around the edges of the new plate when you install it. Torque the bolts to a min. of 85 ft lbs. And be sure to use good washers. After running the boat for awhile go back and retorque the bolts again.</p>

 

[Hogman067]

Just un bolting and rebolting with my motor get a good cherry picker and depending on how big your motor is you may want to put some extra wieght on there