Thread: What do "Jack Plates" do?
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Default What do "Jack Plates" do?
On Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:04:35 -0700 (PDT),
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Are they simply to get the engine higher? If so, why not just mount
it higher?

Mine has a hydraulic jack plate as well as trim tabs. The plate can
vary the position of the motor based on current circumstances and
conditions. My main use is in shallow water - I can raise the jack
plate while lowering the trim tabs - slowly build up some speed until
the trim tabs take effect then hammer down and I'll be on plane in
about a second.
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