Jackplate

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September 30, 2008 at 1:53 am #395253

Bass Cat Boats
Keymaster

not enough to justify the cost. in addition it will have to be a special 6 bolt hole jackplate and would have to be hydraulic.

September 30, 2008 at 3:14 am #395256

Bass Cat Boats
Keymaster

Nope, there is not a noticeable gain in performance on an 8″ plate.

January 26, 2009 at 6:11 pm #374140

Bass Cat Boats
Keymaster

Yes that would do the trick. A little adjustment of the plate lower should help you. BCB

January 26, 2009 at 6:26 pm #374142

Bass Cat Boats
Keymaster

about how much should i drop it. an how high should the rooster tail be

January 26, 2009 at 6:40 pm #374145

Bass Cat Boats
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The rooster tail should be about cowling high. Lower it between 1/4 and 1/2″ to start with. BCB

January 26, 2009 at 8:08 pm #374148

sabreski
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dro, Im not sure what you mean by “trimmed up”, but I know the Sabre will run better with a higher than level JP setting usually around 3 1/2″ below pad and not as much trim. If you are trimming way up you will not run as good and will be harder to drive. John

January 26, 2009 at 10:10 pm #374153

dro
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how do u measure it from the pad where is the pad

January 26, 2009 at 10:25 pm #374155

DPT2005
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The pad is the flat part on the bottom of the boat in the midline. While boat is on the trailer, trim motor down until the nosecone is parallel with the pad. Then measure vertical distance from pad to center of nosecone (center of propshaft). Hope that helps. Others also use the inner/outer jackplate height as a reference for motor height. Report what your height is with one of these two methods, and you might get more detailed help. But, you should take BCBs advice first and start lowering the motor a little at a time. KentKent Charles 2002 Pantera Classic & 200 Yamaha VMax

January 26, 2009 at 10:29 pm #374157

NELA COUGAR
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Thanks to “Steves Custom Propeller”. http://www.stevescustompr….com/pr…haftheight.html Glynn

January 26, 2009 at 11:15 pm #374160

basscat4life
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my rooster tail is about , a foot higher then my cowling, at full trim and i found it runs best there

January 27, 2009 at 1:44 am #374163

dro
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basscat4life is urs 3 1/2 below the pad. Thanks for all of yalls help

February 5, 2009 at 12:48 am #440070

Bass Cat Boats
Keymaster

The Atlas plate seems fine, though we really like the newer Detwiler plate. We have mounted some Pros boats with Atlas plates.

February 5, 2009 at 3:35 am #440071

bworner
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So BCB does Atlas make the plate in your Required 6 Bolt pattern so the ever important Lifetime Warranty is not harmed? Ive been asked several times about the Atlas, we put a 250 HO on one this last spring on a guys new 08 Triton 21×2, and it seemed to have great design and fit n finish…….Will this become a Option like on the other guys boats? I see The Flippin boys are using it, wasnt sure of Rick and Ivans Opinions on it? Thanks againYour Signature …

February 5, 2009 at 6:45 pm #440072

dbasketman
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As of now the two hydraulic plates available are the Bobs, and Detwiler, and i dont see a third added for an option. As far as Atlas making a six bolt plate for BCB, youll have to ask them. Rick and Ivan arent likely to start opining on someone elses product other than to tell you as already stated, and have shown their support for the Detwiler product, and Bobs as the option. And if you really want to turn one of them off just mention that the “other guys” up there are using it ! Good question though, but BCB likes to simplify, not complicate options.In fact to date BCB does not reccommend a hydraulic plate, period ! D.

February 6, 2009 at 5:15 am #440073

bworner
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dbasketman,Im pretty sure that right now they are simply working on things for the 2009 season,making arrangements in Miami, and working boat shows…..Trust me, they are not worried about me mentioning that R uses the Atlas…..IT has only been out for a year and from my experiences with Mt Home their 1st concern is quality and longevity….I like the Detweiler for Hydraulic,the machining,material,design and fit n finish is killer,and everyone I encounter loves theirs, Bobs are a great unit,nice and light and one of the fastest,now for 2009 are you guys doing 6inches in those like last year, cause last year the Detweiler Hydraulic was 8inch, and the Bobs was 6, this year are they both 8s or is the Bobs still 6? And why does BCB not recomend the Detweiler Direct gauge thing, thats where the jack plate has presets right? BrannonLast edited by bworner on February 6th, 2009, 5:17 am, edited 1 time in total.Your Signature …
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