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davidpuddy 04-23-2015 11:08 PM

Which hydraulic jack plate???
 
Question for the experts....I was considering a sea star hydraulic jack plate. Anyone have any reviews on one, or maybe a review of what they have on their boat already??

Thanks in advance.

calcutta37 04-24-2015 05:29 AM

Bob's or atlas seem to be the preferred ones.

jl8200 04-24-2015 07:57 AM

I have an Atlas on mine. From what ive seen and the research ive done they are the best.

Clampy 04-24-2015 08:13 AM

I have at atlas .... and b/c I do they are the best.

Jman121799 04-24-2015 08:39 AM

Atlas all the way

davidpuddy 04-24-2015 12:00 PM

Thanks fellas. That's what I have been reading everywhere.

CajunChristian 04-25-2015 06:41 AM

I had a Bob"s for over 10 years. It gave great service, never failed, BUT, it was stupid heavy for an aluminum hull. I switched to an Atlas Micro Jacker at 24 pounds, works like a charm. I think the Bob's was around 50 pounds with the pump, the Atlas is 24 pounds total.
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jlincecum 04-25-2015 06:55 AM

Had atlas on my last boat, worked great. New one came with a sea star, works great and no issues yet

Dogface 04-25-2015 08:14 AM

I have had both Bobs and Atlas and both were great.

CajunChristian 04-26-2015 07:34 AM

I can tell you one thing, it is the cat's meow in the marsh. I don't know why I didn't have that 40 years ago. Seems the new 4 strokes work extremely well with the lift plates. The plate seems to help get the most out of the motors. I've never had one on a 2 stroke so I don't know if it does the same for them. I'll never be without one on my boat.
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alphaman 04-26-2015 10:03 AM

whats a lift plate

davidpuddy 04-26-2015 11:14 AM

I'm guessing that a "lift plate" is just another way of saying jack plate?!? I already have a manual jack plate on my boat, but to move it is a pain in the butt. And no real way to adjust it while on the water. I would drop the tools in the drink if I even tried it. Lol


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