Re: Jack Plate
There are 2 primary reasons for a jackplate<br /><br />1. As a device to raise and lower the motor to find the optimum propeller height for planing, top speed, or what the intended use of the boat.<br /><br />2. Some boats that are heavy in the bow need help raising it to get more hull out of the water at running speed. The jackplate moves the motor and the center of gravity further back to help achieve this.