Jack Plate mounted on a Backset

That's what PG Fab did on his boat.

http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=159080&page=6&pp=10&highlight=FAB

thanks

I remember seeing that... cool boat. I will pm him.

Thanks!!!

Stuart said:

That's what PG Fab did on his boat.

http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=159080&page=6&pp=10&highlight=FAB

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BTDT - keep in mind that hanging the motor that far back will make your boat pretty stern-heavy. To compensate, you may need higher horsepower or floatation pods.

I hear ya... I dont want to go too far back... I currently have a 4" back set on my Bobs J/P... I need 10-12" (dont we all LOL) The cost of a new J/P with the back set i want is 3X what the back set only is...

I am not so worried about the length. Just wether or not it is structurally sound to mount a J/P and motor to a back set plate.

Thanks!!

longboat said:

BTDT - keep in mind that hanging the motor that far back will make your boat pretty stern-heavy. To compensate, you may need higher horsepower or floatation pods.

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My Pathfinder Fusion has a 6" Atlas plate with a 4" static spacer to give a 10" total. This a factory setup and what TH Atlas sells as their 10" plate. Have had a ton of boats thru the shop with stacked plates, haven't seen any issues.

Glenn

we have a manual CMC jackplate with a Bob's hydo mounted to it. Overall setback, ~9 inches.

No problems.



All of Marshall boats are rigged that way.

Thanks Guys!! That is what I thought but i was told by someone that is not a good idea... he may have been trying to get my money on a new J/P!!

I am going to try it out... Much Cheaper that way.

Greenies comming!