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There are many Jack Plate manufactures that build several different style plates. Which jack plate best suits you? Bobs Machine shop
builds jack plates for just about any boat they have one of the best
selections for different set backs.
Bobs have a vertical lift of approx
6 and vary in set back from 4 to 10 in a box style aluminum plate.
The bobs pump assembly mounts inside the boat and hose kits can be
assembled with bulk head fittings in any length the bobs complete kits
range around $1,000.00 installed. CMC Cooks Manufacturing
builds jack plates with 6 of vertical lift and vary in set backs from
6 to 12 there plates are all one unit with the pump assembly attached
to the plate so there is no need to have a pump mounted inside your
boat. CMC Complete Plates installed run around $950.00. T & H Marine has Jack plates very similar to the CMC
with there pump assembly attached as well to the jack plate making it
one unit. The T& H plate assemblies run around $950.00 installed.
One of the most unique jack plates is the Porta Lift.
This Jack
plate has about 10 of Vertical lift and as it lifts it scissors moving
the engine toward the transom as it raises into the up position. Porta
Lift also builds plates that will hold multiple engines varying in
different set backs to fit your needs. You can also customize the color
of your plate they will powder coat.
Porta Lift Plates pumps mount
inside the boat and the complete plate assembly for a single engine runs approximately $3,000.00
installed. If you are looking for something for youre hi performance flats or bass boat and
want to spend a little more money Stainless Marine has their Gorilla Jack Plate
that will hold any horse power. The Plates come in black color and you
can order different set back extension plates to get the set back you
need. Stainless Marine Jack Plates run Approximately $2,500.00
Installed. If you are looking for a jack plate and have any questions
feel free to call and we can help you get the plate that best fits your
application.
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