TO Hydro Jack or not!

[Bill Kish2]

I am perplexed big time.



I ordered a 10" Hydro Jack Plate from Bobs Machine shop. I was just called and told there was a problem with my credit card. Somehow the expiration dates got transversed and they were unable to obtain authorization.



However, before the above phonecall took place I took my boat into a local Marine shop for some glass work and started talking to some of the mechanics there.



3 of 4 of them said "Not" to get a hyrdo jack plate that they were not worth the money and I would have more problems than what it was worth.



Any comments on this would be wonderful.



Thanks



Bill

 

[Bill Kish2]

Looking at a Detmar 8" setback or Bob's Machine Shop 10" setback.



I would like the ability to simply raise the motor for fishing shallow water.



Thoughts on the two brands and " setbacks?

 

[Jack Long]

Hey Bill, My last two boats have had a hyd. jack plate and I would not have another boat without one. I have a Bob's 10" on my '01 929 and have had no problems. I would suggest getting the guage for the dash, it makes raising and lowering to exact heights a snap and very covenient to use. Later<>< <>< <>< <>< Jack

 

[Ken Neeley]

Pat Goff,

A little more info for you.



Bass Pro rigged his 929 based on Kish telling them he would be mostly fishing inland lakes and didn't care about top-end, just hole shot.

They mounted the motor as high as it will go...and it does have a GREAT hole-shot...but....out on the big water on 'Clair, with any types of waves, you can hardly keep the prop in the water unless it's trimmed almost all the way in.



I recommended the Bob's 10" also.

 

[Bryan McDonough]

You will love it, so get it. Some people never move their plates, but the right height is not the same height in different conditions.

 

[Bill Kish2]

Not 100% accurate Ken.



I was asked what type of water I fished mostly and I told them In-Land Lakes. Nothing was ever discussed about hole shot's or high end speeds. If I would have been told the boat would Chine Walk like mad at high end I would have not opted for the height the motor was mounted at.



Bill

 

[Ken Neeley]

Sorry, Kish.

My mistake.

At the least, you need to get the motor down if you're not going to get a plate.



It does work great now for the smaller water where we can't go 70+ though, doesn't it?!?

 

[Bill Kish2]

Yep it sure does.



I think I am going to go with a hydro jack plate.



I spoke with a alot of tournament fisherman and the review is a mixed bag. 50% say go with a bob's and the other half say a detmar.