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Post by kb929cdx on Jun 22, 2010 23:16:45 GMT -1
What do you guys think about a hyd. plate vs a man. plate? I have a 10" man. now but was thinking of upgradeing to the hyd!! Any thoughts---21' boat with a 225
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Post by kb929cdx on Jun 24, 2010 21:34:29 GMT -1
What----nobody has an opinion???
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Post by Mike Bucca on Jun 24, 2010 22:08:34 GMT -1
kb, I've only had a manual so I can't vouch for the hydraulic. I guess in skinny water the hyd would be a plus.
Mike
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crizzel
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Post by crizzel on Jun 24, 2010 23:05:43 GMT -1
I think we need to carry your boat to Soddy Daisy to the prop shop an let them test an setup
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Post by Laugh44 on Jun 24, 2010 23:28:28 GMT -1
The only advantage I can see with a hydro jack plate is when you are in shallow water (like Mike said) you can raise up the motor and run shallower. I have a manual plate myself and personally think that it would be difficult in making sure it returns back to the right setting for maximum efficiency. I like keeping mine set where I know it's going to be most effective and then leaving it alone. (Hope that made sense).
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Post by crizzel on Jun 24, 2010 23:35:14 GMT -1
I dunno if running in shallow water makes a diffrence in weather or not u have a hydro Jack plate.. I run through James branch at lake weiss an I have a Manuel jackplate  only shallow water usage I could see having on would be getting on plane in a foot of water |
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Post by kb929cdx on Jun 24, 2010 23:43:45 GMT -1
I had a hyd. on the ProCraft I had and it had a lift gauge,so I could take it back to where it preformed best at-but I agree in shallow water it is better-so I guess its just a matter of if I want to spend the extra $$$$ Thanks guys thats kinda what I was thinking but wanted ya'lls opinion!
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only shallow water usage I could see having on would be getting on plane in a foot of water