BIGCATTER wrote:Moe60 wrote:There is no jack plate on the boat would like to know what the recommended one is for this set up . A friend of mine told me it would handle better with one one it Im sure the newer Basscats are incredible but so are the older ones ) besides a few scratches on the hull this boat is on showroom condition a tribute to the Basscat manufactures I plan on running it until I cannot fish anymore lol and Im 60 nowMoe , I too am in my early 60s . — I have a 1999 Pantera Classic that I just love . — ( Im running an 8 inch manual plate . ) The 6 inch plate would work well on your Sabre . — In essence , adding the jackplate puts the motor further behind the boat into a cleaner water area ( less turbulence from the hull ) , and allows you to run it higher above the transom for more speed . — It makes the boat more stable at high speeds , and helps the holeshot as well by changing the fulcrum point further away from the prop . — Its all simple physics at work . — Hydraulic jackplate would be a BIG plus if you fish real shallow a lot , but the manual has served me quite well for 24 years of Basscattin .Hydraulic steering is another FINE addition , if you dont already have it , that is well worth the investment . ( I.M.H.O. ) — Whatever you do , just be sure to make sure your control cables , fuel / oil hoses , and steering will work with the jackplate . — Nothing worse than starting a project and not being able to finish it without modifying and / or replacing parts you hadnt counted on . — Take care , and God bless . — Mark – aka BigcatterThank you sir youve answered my questions well i am looking in hydraulic steering also that step will probably be after the jack plate take care and God bless you also
