Jack Plate Question

Bass Cat uses 6″ setbacks for jack plates except the Detwiler hydraulic which measures 7 3/8″. You have no advantage or disadvantage.

Be careful about your warranty. Those high setback plates may void your warranty. Check it out before doing it. KentKent Charles 2002 Pantera Classic & 200 Yamaha VMax

Kent is right…if your Jag has a lifetime warranty anything bigger than an 8 inch jp will probably void the warranty. Also, you will need to specify that your boat needs a 6 bolt mounting pattern. BCB has stated that you will most likely not see any significant improvement with plates greater than 10″. I think your boat would be a maximum of 8″ setback to keep from voiding the warranty. Newer models can get a Bobs Hydraulic that would be bigger, but I think you can only max out to what is recommended for your year model.96 Eyra/12 Mercury 175 Pro XS with 2015 single axle trailer2017 Victory Gunner

8″ is the present suggested length. There is not a significant gain in adding another 2″ in offset. Overall we are dealing with 1/10ths.

Not trying to hijack Erps thread and his initial question but I have a question similar to smbass. This winter I would like to have a hydraulic jack plate installed on my 06 Classic. The reason is specifically for running the shallow flats in Lake St. Clair, thousands of acres of often 1.5-3 feet of depth, Smallie paradise. I assume that increased setback on a plate is primarily for increased speed, which I dont need. 76 with full tank and tourny ready is fast enough for me. I also assume that with increased setback comes increased initial stern drop at holeshot, albiet only temporary, which also doesnt suit my need for shallow water fishing either. Am I correct to assume that the most practical hydro jackplate for me would be one with the shortest possible setback? It seems to me that this would provide least amount of skag drag at holeshot and best shallow water versatility. And if my assumptions are correct, any recommendations on mfrs. for a short setback hydro jackplate. Thanks.

BCB, Thank you for the advice. I contacted Detwiler and got a price for a 6 All-in-one, not too awful bad. For the guys that run these any preferences on the control types? Im thinking the turn signal style, similar to pro trim, with the dash guage. Im a big fan of keeping my hands on the wheel. Thanks again and, once again, I apoligize for jumping Earps thread…hope he was done with it.

Bass Cat: What brand of Jack Plate do you use? The Marina I talked to said all they can get from their vendors are 6″ and 10″. If thats the case would 6″ be the best? I need one with the pump etc. in the jack plate so I dont have to try to squeeze it in the bilge.

The T H Marine Atlas is the one I was looking at but not sure of the 6″ or 10″ setback. Thinking 6″, does that sound right?