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Post by aking on Dec 7, 2011 3:18:24 GMT -1
Ive got a 2011 Ranger Z518 with the Mercury 200 Optimax Pro xs. It does not have a jackplate on it. Would this be worth the investment? Thoughts or Opinions are welcome. ;D
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IceAAA
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Post by IceAAA on Dec 7, 2011 3:39:37 GMT -1
If you are happy with the speed I wouldn't worry about it. If you seek every ounce of speed you can squeeze then you should go for it.
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Post by crizzel on Dec 7, 2011 10:00:30 GMT -1
Ive got a 2011 Ranger Z518 with the Mercury 200 Optimax Pro xs. It does not have a jackplate on it. Would this be worth the investment? Thoughts or Opinions are welcome. ;D I think it would be money well spent . Especially a hydraulic jack plate. Jakplates are more than to just gain MPH. You would be surprised how much more responsive and how much better the boat would ride And handle with one.. With a hydraulic jack plate you can adjust the actual motor height instead of just the trim range. Meaning when it gets rough you'll be able to get a better ride out of it. Also if you fish shallow water you'd benefit from it. Call ranger and see what size they suggest for that hull where you won't go to big and void your hull warranty. There's no way I would own a boat that didn't have a jack plate on it.. I'd about guarantee that when you have one put on you'll be wishing you had, had one sooner. Bobs and atlas are 2 good hydraulic jackplates. |
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Post by waldenjg on Dec 7, 2011 10:07:27 GMT -1
I put one one mine and my hole shot went from 6 secs to 2.
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Post by dannyp on Dec 7, 2011 11:45:54 GMT -1
What Crizz Said  |
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Post by Steve Carter on Dec 7, 2011 14:06:14 GMT -1
Agree with Crizzel. I have a Bob's High Performance 6' hydralic jackplate on my 519VX with a 200 Yamaha and it works great. The ability to raise/lower the engine helps alot in rough water and shallow fishing.
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Post by aking on Mar 31, 2012 0:40:52 GMT -1
LOL.....Yall make it sound like a NO brainer...LOL...Guess i will get the I pilot and then get the jack plate. Ive seen the video of the Atlas on you tube and it looks really good. I was just worried about them saying it use's some sort of plastic polymer or something like that. I havent seen the BOBS yet, but i will check it out.
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Post by aking on Apr 16, 2012 4:11:14 GMT -1
Ok the jack plate is on its way. I contacted Ranger and spoke with Mickey Wood and he said that i needed a 8" jack plate. I ended up going with the Atlas Jack plate, everyone i asked about it said it was pretty good. Guess we will see
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Post by aking on May 3, 2012 4:09:38 GMT -1
I was finally able to get my jack plate installed, due to the original installer calling me at the last minute telling me he couldnt put it on. So i took it to Dalton Marine in Acworth. I will be picking it up in the morning but ive gotta work tomorrow night so it will be friday before i get to run it. Ive never had a jackplate so heres a question. In rough water where do i need to set the jackplate? This may sound like a stupid question but if you dont know ask. Thats my Motto...LOL
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Post by Bob Smith (Porko) on May 3, 2012 22:55:38 GMT -1
I was finally able to get my jack plate installed, due to the original installer calling me at the last minute telling me he couldnt put it on. So i took it to Dalton Marine in Acworth. I will be picking it up in the morning but ive gotta work tomorrow night so it will be friday before i get to run it. Ive never had a jackplate so heres a question. In rough water where do i need to set the jackplate? This may sound like a stupid question but if you dont know ask. Thats my Motto...LOL Anthony, from the sounds of it that Atlas must be a hydraulic jackplate? That being said, you will have to experiment with the height settings on it. It will be a juggling act between RPMs, Water Pressure and Speed. When you get in rough water it will be less of a height setting and more of trim setting (like you do now). Setting the optimum height is a matter of getting the maximum RPMs at the Maximum speed with out seriously compromising your water pressure. In other words trim it up when you get on pad, then raise the JP until your speed starts to drop while not losing hardly any water pressure, then back it down a little. |
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Post by crizzel on May 6, 2012 1:47:46 GMT -1
3 1/4- 3 1/2" center of the prop shaft below the pad for best top speed performance on Rangers. Depending what prop you have (Fury's like to be ran a little lower.) Usually in rough water you want to lower the jackplate for a better ride. This keeps the boat in the water.. Measure (on a level surface with the hull level and motor level) the bottom of the pad and then adjust the motor height till you get to the 3 1/4" mark for Tempest Plus props and 3 1/2" for fury's. Also at this setting you need very little trim. Just trim up till u start loosing speed. Atleast all this applies to my 519 Ranger..
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Post by aking on May 9, 2012 3:24:35 GMT -1
Thanks for the info guys. Hopefully with weather permitting i will be able to get out on the water wednesday or thursday morning and try it out.
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