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kmorin
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Re: Hey

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Post by kmorin »

Netman, 20 degrees is far better than the 'stock' recommended 10-12 degrees.
I've installed the CMC (Cook) jack on a few boats and it seems the most cost competitive for the features and is very well built.

I've only installed the hydraulic versions so I'm not familiar with others, the boats are 'driven' with the same technique as the tilt/trim: set the power; tweak the trim, then the jack while watching the r's. Add power when you have the best r's for a given angle and ht, and keep this up to tune the boat for that load, seastate and speed for a run.

Cheers,
Kevin Morin
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Re: Hey

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Post by netman »

By the way after installing the F200 on my fishing boat and running hoop nets all summer I decided to go with a Atlas hydraulic jack plate. With the jack plate I am able to raise my motor straight up and then slight tilt to keep my gill nets from tangling in the lower unit. The season will be a true test for this Atlas jackplate. I raise and lower it about a 50-75 times a day. So far working great.
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Re: Hey

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Post by pjay9 »

Give us a pic of the plate install! THX!! Capt PJ
2009 Raider 185 Pro Fisherman, 2005 90Yamaha, 2012 Yamaha9.9HT, 2008 EzLoader roller, 2004 Dodge TCD dually, 2005/2015 Lance1161
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