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Jack Plate Recommendation

Posted: February 25th, 2017, 10:24 am
by 2DB
Considering installing a jack plate on my 2011 Frontier 210 with a Yamaha 150 Four Stroke. I would greatly appreciate any input on make, set back, etc.

Re: Jack Plate Recommendation

Posted: February 25th, 2017, 11:51 am
by Hollywood
Bobs Machine Shop A+++++++, they are a Florida based company and have the best customer service !!!

Re: Jack Plate Recommendation

Posted: February 27th, 2017, 9:20 pm
by 2DB
Thanks for the reply Hollywood. Leaning heavily toward Bob's.

Re: Jack Plate Recommendation

Posted: February 28th, 2017, 10:23 am
by SCALAWAG
Are you looking for a manual or hydraulic, I have a vance mfg (manual with 3" set back 4" lift ) they have several models to choose from

Re: Jack Plate Recommendation

Posted: February 28th, 2017, 10:30 am
by Price3275
I have a Bob's (I think 10" setback) with a 200 Yamaha hanging on it. This one is about 10 years old with a good amount of use, and the only complaint I have with it is the UP solenoid sometimes won't turn the hydraulic pump on to raise the motor. I'm sure it is a simple electrical solenoid fix, I just haven't done it yet. Bob's makes good equipment in my opinion.

Re: Jack Plate Recommendation

Posted: February 28th, 2017, 9:20 pm
by onefishtwofish
Bob's gets my vote and I don't currently run one.

I had a nose cone with low water pick up that did not enjoy striking a rock. When we told him I was in a time crunch, they did everything they could to get everything to my mechanic and back on the water. I agree A+++++++++++ on the service from them.

Re: Jack Plate Recommendation

Posted: March 1st, 2017, 8:23 am
by dombern34
I've own a Bob's and I currently have an atlas. both have been great. they say bob's are faster when it comes to lift but I can't remember enough to compare it to the one I have now. not sure you could go wrong with either one.

Re: Jack Plate Recommendation

Posted: March 1st, 2017, 9:03 am
by JIm Smith
I have an atlas and have been very happy with it

Re: Jack Plate Recommendation

Posted: March 1st, 2017, 12:09 pm
by cleanlivin
I also have a Atlas and its been good