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Opinions_Vary
02-10-2010, 01:46 PM
I would like to install Trim Tabs & a Jack Plate on my boat. Any recommendations as to which brands to go with would be greatly appreciated.

Montauk17
02-10-2010, 02:05 PM
If you want a hyd jack get a bobs machine shop plate. If you want a non hyd I would get a cajun jacker made here in milton,la. I know him well and he makes a very solid plate.http://www.cajunjacker.net/

For the trim tabs the lenco's are good.

Ray
02-10-2010, 02:13 PM
I have used Bennet electro/hydraulic trim tabs for 25 years on bigger boats, but after having used the Lenco on my bay boat, them things are super fast and work great also.
It is hard to change, but Lenco made me glad I did. The reaction time is about as quick as you want it to be.

cmdrost
02-10-2010, 02:21 PM
love your screen name! Perfect for this place.

I use the lenco electric trim tabs....little cheaper than hyrdaulic and don't have to worry about keeping the fluids.

I like the bobs jack plates, but went with the CMC for price.

fishmaster911
02-10-2010, 02:31 PM
Hey B, Cajun jacker ! That's what I went with! Mr.Dana will hook u up with a great jack plate!

Montauk17
02-10-2010, 02:57 PM
Yeah Mr Dana is a good guy and builds a great plate,have one on my boat as well.

adamsfence
02-10-2010, 03:23 PM
i just got a jackplate put on from south side welding in lake charles, they did a great job in my opion.....very easy on the wallet too

Salty
02-10-2010, 07:34 PM
http://www.saltycajun.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6923&highlight=trim+tabs

calcutta37
02-10-2010, 08:15 PM
i got a cajun jacker 6" on my boat last year love it. he put it on and set it for like 400$ and its set perfect.

all star rod
02-10-2010, 08:15 PM
i just got a jackplate put on from south side welding in lake charles, they did a great job in my opion.....very easy on the wallet too

Do you see an increase in speed with the jack plate?? Also, did you get a manuel or hydraulic? Just wondering, I have 6" manuel jack plate on my boat.

Salty
02-10-2010, 08:20 PM
Do you see an increase in speed with the jack plate?? Also, did you get a manuel or jose? Just wondering, I have 6" manuel jack plate on my boat.

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PUREBAY2200
02-10-2010, 09:18 PM
Get the bobs. And get the blinker style switch. Not the pushbutton crap.
I got dual blinkers on mine. One for tilt/ trim and one for jack plate.
Love it!!

evis102
02-11-2010, 08:09 PM
I have a Bobs and like it but I wish I would have gotten www.portaproducts.com

adamsfence
02-11-2010, 09:10 PM
Do you see an increase in speed with the jack plate?? Also, did you get a manuel or hydraulic? Just wondering, I have 6" manuel jack plate on my boat.
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didn't have my gps on me but my rpms went up about 300 and it felt like i was moving better. i have the 6" too. they picked my motor up 4". I think i am going to see how it does and probly pick it up a little more.

meaux fishing
02-11-2010, 09:18 PM
I have a Bobs and like it but I wish I would have gotten www.portaproducts.com (http://www.%3Cb%3Eportaproducts.com%3C/b%3E)
those look pretty sweet