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Old 07-30-2011, 05:06 PM
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Just bought a 16/50 flatbottom with a 40 HP Tohatsu. I am looking for a jack plate if anyone out there has one. Thanks.
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Old 07-30-2011, 05:21 PM
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Are you looking to buy one, or looking for info ???

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Old 07-30-2011, 06:48 PM
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I'm sorry. Buy one.
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Old 07-30-2011, 07:18 PM
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The place on Gulf Highway makes the best for the money imo. Southside Welding is the name I think.

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Old 07-30-2011, 07:33 PM
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My 6" Hi-Jacker came from the Yamaha Shop, I would imagine that Lake Area or Jorgensens in Beaumont has them in stock...

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Old 07-30-2011, 09:40 PM
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On that note, any suggestions on how much set back? I know I'm opening a can of worms now.
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Old 07-30-2011, 09:42 PM
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http://www.cajunjacker.net/ I got one on my whaler,very good plate. On that size boat/motor a 4-5inch setback is all you need.
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Old 07-30-2011, 10:09 PM
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http://www.cajunjacker.net/ I got one on my whaler,very good plate. On that size boat/motor a 4-5inch setback is all you need.
That's what I was thinking too. Dont think 6" is necessary in this case.
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Old 07-30-2011, 11:47 PM
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What about 5 1/2" of setback? Looking at manual CMC one at bass pros shops and it has 5 1/2" of set back. I have beaucoup rewards points saved up with them.
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Setback is not very important on a jon boat...Unless you have a tunnel. If so you want the least amount of setback possible,tunnel runs best with the prop closer to the tunnel. Keep in mind the more the setback the more you have to reach for the tiller handle.
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Old 07-31-2011, 06:22 PM
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6" setback worked for me, engine mount bolts are installed at the highest setting and jack plate is adjusted up as far as it will go... The engine sits a good 6-7" higher than the transom...

My Yamaha does have the big tiller on it however...

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I have a 1546VJ Express with a 25-3 cylinder yammy ( stock ). Running a 10 1/8 x 11P Powertech wheel set back 9", with cavitation plate 1" above bottom of boat. With boat loaded I am running 36-37 MPH...
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http://tsgcustom.com/JsckPlate.aspx

Made for smaller motors. Electric or manual.
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