Huge difference fishing the flats (mosquito lagoon, fl area). My boat, scout 162sf, drafts 8" but I really couldn't take advantage of that without a jack plate. Boat manufacturers should off jack plates as an option.
I have a 145, when u trim as far up as you can go while going fast, I can here my motor and I have a super small rooster, does the jack plate cause u to suck air when u have it all the way up
Have you ever seen or heard of a bracket that will bolt to this jack plate, in place of power pole brackets, to hold a 9.9 kicker motor? I know the jack plate will hold the weight because it handles my giant 250 pro access! What are your thoughts on hanging at 9.9 off the side of a TH marine 12 inch jack plate?
Just purchased a boat with a motor that's pushing the max for it. 15 ft skeeter, with a 115 HP Honda on the back. Took it out this morning, and realized how hard it would be to get it up and on plane in anything less than 4 ft of water. Ass end just squatted hard on take off. I'm looking into putting a jack plate on it to handle the shot, and keep it from nosing up so hard. Is my assumption correct? Looks like I'd need an Atlas, due to the weight of a Honda
Yes your assumption is correct, you should also look at what prop you have, and can have. Changing out the prop can have a positive effect on hole shot as well. I had a 15'10 Ranger with a 110hp that had trouble getting on plane. Switching the prop for better hole shot vs. Top speed made a big difference.
So I wont need to refill holes it should remount to my old motor mount holes. I'm a little confused on the setback ranges ... what exact does setback mean the distance to the boat ?
Yes. That is what setback means. A lot of large fast deep V boats which use multiple outboards mount them with Gill brackets which do the same thing, moving the outboards a foot or more back from the transom. Gill Brackets aren't adjustable up and down though. Being further back from the transom changes the thrust vector giving more mechanical advantage to changes in tilt and steering. Also if with a jack plate you can run the motor higher decreasing draft on plane because it's not sitting directly behind wash coming off the transom. The further back the motor is the more stern down the natural trim is though.
Hey HOTFISH, top end speed improvements on this boat were negligible at about 1.5 mph faster. The biggest benefit for us has been the shallow water running. We fish rivers and a lot of lakes with real shallow accesses. The jack plate has improved safe running and just getting the boat in and out without dinging up the lower unit. Also nice to have if you run shallow water anchors of any brand, as they direct mount to the jack plate without having to drill holes in the transom.
This is the most common setup for 20' bass boat rigging. It was recommended by the Jack Plate manufacturer and boat manufacturer in this case. Not sure the exact reason but think it has something to do with more leverage for hull lift and overall performance.
I'm curious about the rollers vs. bunk boards that I'm see on your trailer.
Huge difference fishing the flats (mosquito lagoon, fl area). My boat, scout 162sf, drafts 8" but I really couldn't take advantage of that without a jack plate. Boat manufacturers should off jack plates as an option.
A ton of shallow water performance to be sure! Interesting idea on boat builders offering this product!
I have a 145, when u trim as far up as you can go while going fast, I can here my motor and I have a super small rooster, does the jack plate cause u to suck air when u have it all the way up
I’m a little confused. I have a zx225 skeeter installed a 12” which is overkill will never use all that trim. Bobs says 6-8” is all I need ?
Might want to make sure that the proper torque is used on all of the bolts using a torque wrench.
Have you ever seen or heard of a bracket that will bolt to this jack plate, in place of power pole brackets, to hold a 9.9 kicker motor?
I know the jack plate will hold the weight because it handles my giant 250 pro access! What are your thoughts on hanging at 9.9 off the side of a TH marine 12 inch jack plate?
my god that is a badass boat!
do you run any sort of transom saver on that boat and motor?
Just purchased a boat with a motor that's pushing the max for it. 15 ft skeeter, with a 115 HP Honda on the back. Took it out this morning, and realized how hard it would be to get it up and on plane in anything less than 4 ft of water. Ass end just squatted hard on take off.
I'm looking into putting a jack plate on it to handle the shot, and keep it from nosing up so hard. Is my assumption correct? Looks like I'd need an Atlas, due to the weight of a Honda
Yes your assumption is correct, you should also look at what prop you have, and can have. Changing out the prop can have a positive effect on hole shot as well. I had a 15'10 Ranger with a 110hp that had trouble getting on plane. Switching the prop for better hole shot vs. Top speed made a big difference.
Hi, is the atlas jack plate Standard size for all Verado engines
Thanks
So know transom reinforcement is needed.? I own a 21 Triton and wanted to add this jack to it
So I wont need to refill holes it should remount to my old motor mount holes. I'm a little confused on the setback ranges ... what exact does setback mean the distance to the boat ?
Yes. That is what setback means. A lot of large fast deep V boats which use multiple outboards mount them with Gill brackets which do the same thing, moving the outboards a foot or more back from the transom. Gill Brackets aren't adjustable up and down though. Being further back from the transom changes the thrust vector giving more mechanical advantage to changes in tilt and steering. Also if with a jack plate you can run the motor higher decreasing draft on plane because it's not sitting directly behind wash coming off the transom. The further back the motor is the more stern down the natural trim is though.
Thankyou so much Steve for the detailed explanation.
Have 21 ft DLX Carolina skiff.its flat bottom. What size jackplate should I get.4" 6" 8" ?
I have this Jack Plate but it doesn't come with a wiring diagram for the gauge. Someone tell me what goes where?
Can you discuss the results/improvements etc. you got using it. What about speed? Thanks.
Hey HOTFISH, top end speed improvements on this boat were negligible at about 1.5 mph faster. The biggest benefit for us has been the shallow water running. We fish rivers and a lot of lakes with real shallow accesses. The jack plate has improved safe running and just getting the boat in and out without dinging up the lower unit. Also nice to have if you run shallow water anchors of any brand, as they direct mount to the jack plate without having to drill holes in the transom.
Wired2Fish
Thank you for the info. What top speed does that boat get? I’m having a hard time finding good info. Thank you
@@hotfish5495 ~60mph
Why so much setback? That looks like a 10" setback?
This is the most common setup for 20' bass boat rigging. It was recommended by the Jack Plate manufacturer and boat manufacturer in this case. Not sure the exact reason but think it has something to do with more leverage for hull lift and overall performance.
@@Wired2Fish my 20’ bass boat has a 6” atlas on it. That 10” looks like overkill for that tin rig
please disconnect the battery before you attach to the flywheel. if this engine cranks and starts someone will get seriously injured.
I agree and to keep from accidentally moving the trim up and down while someones fingers are around the mounting bracket.
Does the wiring kit come with the plate orit it separate
Hi Mike, yes, it's part of the product kit.
Good video
what kind of jack is that
It's written all over the thing c'mon!
lol
Why no stainless hardware?
No galling
20ft aluminum boat with a 250 verado .... basicaly a f#$%ng airplane
zero of the wiring yet you call it an Install Video??
I was hoping for that too. I need to put a new relay in.
They had a hook on that motor to hook the jack too it’s very bad to be pulling to that fly wheel
It's hanging from the crank. Thats how a verado is slung. Research is simple before typing.
That's how you lift an outboard bud
Dang it boy 😂
Need a bigger cherry did that one come in a cereal box lol , but nice boat
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