Jackplate

Hello,
I have a 1998 Scout 162 with1997 Johnson 90 two-stroke motor.  I had it for about a year and a half now and have been going to the Gulf coast at least once a month.  It appears to me, since all the fishing I do is done in the shallow water, bay areas, that I might benefit from installing a jackplate.  I was considering Bob's hydraulic jackplate but would like to hear what you guys think about it.  I do take kids to the lake during the summer and pull them behind the boat so I wouldn't want to affect the weight distribution or pressure on transom or anything like that.  Obviously I do a lot of trailering as well.  What do you recommend as far as setback and things of that nature?  Thanks in advance.  Aleks

Aleks, 

For your application a jack could be used to get a little shallow water clearance. A good heavy cupped prop will be needed to make the whole thing work though. Watch water pressure with a suitable gauge and you should be fine. I'd stay around a 6" model as they are the most popular. You’re more likely to find a deal on that size. 

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Thanks,
Mark C.

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