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Why a Jack Plate?
A jack plate will compensate for a long shaft engine!
Does Your Boat Need a Jack plate? For this one, we consulted our network of industry professionals. Their responses were all varying degrees of a resounding YES. But how can you tell if your boat would benefit from a jack plate? What are some of the symptoms?
Boats rigged with jack plates, but otherwise identical to yours, turn higher-pitch props and perform better
Keep in mind that these characteristics can also be indications of other, more serious problems, but if you’re experiencing any or all of the above, your boat could be a good candidate for a jackplate implant.
Review from 2006 Bass & Walleye Boats Magazine