couple of ?'s

[Aggressive Machines]

I notice a lot of boats have jack plates . This rookie would like to know would a plate work on a Tunnel ? This boat I purchased has holes and markings that at one time it had a jack plate. Would a jack plate help with hole shots? top speed? I know they look good :D Thanks in advance :cheers:

[Wizard]

Yes for engine height adjustment alone. Tunnels usually don't need the setback but you have to be able to adjust your engine height for load, prop, conditions, etc. You can get a good adjustable plate for $300 or less.

[Riverman]

Jackplates don't help with holeshots but do help as Wizard mentioned. They also help balance the boat by shifting the engine weight rearward. Holeshots can be improved with prop work or by using a planing plate.

Use a good sealant when installing the plate, not silicone but a product like 3M 4200. Also if you plan on messing with engine heights be sure to install a water pressure gauge.

[Aggressive Machines]

Thanks Wizard and Riverman............... I installed a Bob's big foot and have also installed a water pressure gauge. Guess it wouldn't hert to install a 4" or 6" plate . I have been revamping the boat and this Sunday looks like the day to go play.
Thanks
Dave

[Aggressive Machines]

Does this company make a good jack plate ? www.vancemfg.com/catalog1.html
They look to be

[jphii]

They do. The 2 piece is pretty light too.

[Wizard]

They are stout but I am partial to the on the water adjustability of the Rapid Jack by Hydrodynamics. They also come powdercoated to your special color! :thumbsup:

[Aggressive Machines]

Thats nice that rapid jack............. Thanks:thumbsup:

[WILDMAN]

I have new 10" CMC jackplates for $225

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174663&highlight=cmc+jackplate

[steady streamin]

Welcome...what part of Texas...

[Aggressive Machines]

Thanks wildman, Im looking for a 4" or 6"

[Aggressive Machines]

East Texas (Lufkin)

[Aggressive Machines]

Steady, Good lookin boat there Thanks for the welcome

[steady streamin]

East texas man... spend much time at rattlesnake...

[Aggressive Machines]

East texas man... spend much time at rattlesnake...
Yes sir will be at twin dykes Memorial day weekend. You from around here?

[steady streamin]

From Nac, just moved to Ark. for work. Rattlesnake a good time, and always a good hand full of outboards there. Went last 4th of july, with mine, there was a couple of 300 drag stv's there.

[Aggressive Machines]

I live off 103 east about 7 miles of Etole , about 3 from water, Yet down south were Rattlesnake is water is much nicer north end lots of stumps.Did you ever take the rocket to the river off 63 towards Jasper? Ive got to go check it out lots of Drag racing there. Some of my customers told me about it. Ole Nac we cruise the harley's up to Sports Shack and have a few cold ones from time to time.

[steady streamin]

We duck hunt in kingtown, but in the summer put in shirley creek and run wide open to rattlesnake, stumps are bad though to the bridge, then just let her eat.....12 gal tank just dont make it there and back....Maybe we can get togethor this summer, and run them...

[BADBK]

Thanks wildman, Im looking for a 4" or 6"


I have a 5.5" CMC Manual Jackplate for $200 shipped to your door. Good condition.

Here's what it is... actual pics on request. http://www.magemarinestore.com/mlmajapl65wi.html

:cheers:

[Aggressive Machines]

We duck hunt in kingtown, but in the summer put in shirley creek and run wide open to rattlesnake, stumps are bad though to the bridge, then just let her eat.....12 gal tank just dont make it there and back....Maybe we can get togethor this summer, and run them...
Sounds good Im about 12 miles from Shirley

[Aggressive Machines]

I have a 5.5" CMC Manual Jackplate for $200 shipped to your door. Good condition.

Here's what it is... actual pics on request. http://www.magemarinestore.com/mlmajapl65wi.html

:cheers:
Ill kick it around whats the weight?

[BADBK]

Ill kick it around whats the weight?


:eek: Good question.... I'll weigh it tomorrow, prob 15.357 lbs... or so. :D

[BADBK]

5.5" manual CMC jackplate weighed in at 33lbs. Not bad really... my 12" hyd is almost 70 lbs.

[Aggressive Machines]

Picture? 140.00 shipped:D