Help choosing a manual Jack Plate

[Jim Hawkins]

I want to get a Manual Jack Plate
I do not want it for skinny water, I want it so I can adjust the motor on my pontoon houseboat to adjust for when the load is heavy and the motor is too deep.
I need to keep it as close to the back of the motor pod as possible so I'm thinking 4" standoff.
Any suggestions on a good manufacturer that wont hurt the wallet too much would be appreciated.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Bob's Machine shop.

I would opt for a hydraulic plate myself, as loads on 'toons change if people walk forward or aft

 

[Jim Hawkins]

Bob's Machine shop.

I would opt for a hydraulic plate myself, as loads on 'toons change if people walk forward or aft

Thanks Dan,

These pontoons are 4' wide and a persons weight has little effect as the boat loaded is 3 tons. In most cases the jack plate will be set and left for days or weeks while cruising.

It looks to me like the main Jack Plate manufactures are Bob's , T-H Marine, CMC and Seastar

What do you like about Bob's?

 

[Scott Danforth]

What do you like about Bob's?

made in the USA (right in Tampa Florida) family owned business, been in the business for decades (sort of developed the product line), if you pick up the phone, you get a person who can answer questions.

if you need something custom, they can provide it.

 

[gm280]

3 TONS...WOW? Are you driving your car on it?

 

[Jim Hawkins]

3 TONS...WOW? Are you driving your car on it?

No, just a house.

 

[Sea Rider]

No, just a house.

This is a nice one, the name is written at side, inquire google who's the fabricator to check prices, tech specs...

Happy Boating