Anyone ever run a Panther Model 450 power jackplate???

[boaterhead]

Just wondering if the Panther Model 450 power jackplate is any good... pros & cons??? It sounds like it uses a mechanical actuator instead of hydrolics (I could be wrong)? Seems like it would be lighter and less to corrode or go wrong over time... 6" set-back with 5.5 vertical travel. Anyone have one or know about them?

Looking to add a power J.P. to my X-stream SOON... :thumbsup:Thanks, JIM.

[yanny_haulinbass]

I've been looking at one of these as well.

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[boaterhead]

The Panther & Detwiter are both made by MarineTech Products. I looked at the 450 model on another guys boat and seemed to be very well made and operated quick and smoothly and I like the fact it has no hydrolics to leak or corrode.

In the process, the guy mentioned that Panther also makes a model 300 "dual-action" that works off the same mechanical actuator but uses a parrellel ladder-link system that gives you about 8" of set-back when down position and about 12" of setback when fully up. The 300 para-lift is more money, but for my application, it looks to be the better plan!

Here's a manufactures link to check out the 300 dual-action and the 450 as well:

http://www.panthermarineproducts.com/pmarine/pmarine_detail.php?sku=550300

http://www.panthermarineproducts.com/pmarine/pmarine_detail.php?sku=550450

[yanny_haulinbass]

I only found one review online and the guy was a tourny pro fisherman and said it was a rock solid accessory.