On Thu, 10 May 2007 17:34:13 -0400, DownTime
wrote:

The jackplate on our 24ft Everglades 24eCC needs to be replaced. The
original one with an approxiamte 6+ inch setback is being replaced a
heavy duty rated version with a 3 7/8 setback, based on the
recomendation of the rigger who does all the new boats for this dealer.


Not being an expert at jack-plates, I was curious to know if the smaller
setback would result in any appreciable or noticeable differences. Based
on our typical usage, 99% of the time the engine is all the way down,
the few times we run shallow, or idle in the flats, I will raise it as
much as necessary. We typically do not run any great distances with the
engine in the 'up' configuration.

The boat is rigged with a Yamaha 300 HPDI and based on the dealer's
rigger, the smaller setback and HD unit is the one they rig on the new
boats.

Thanx in advance...

For my money, I'd stick with the six inch set back rather than the 3
7/8 inch set back. For one thing, the original set back will give you
the exact same performance. The performance will change using the
smaller set back. Probably not significantly, but you will notice it.

Besides, why screw around with it - just put it back the way it was.