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MMT Pro Member
Joined: Mon May 07, 2012 7:21 am Posts: 112 
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 jack plate expertslooking for best self contained hydraulic jack plate for 90 hp. have done lot of research and more confused than ever. any recomendations and why? cnc,atlas,detwiler,etc....
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| Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:20 am |
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MMT Elite Member
Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:54 pm Posts: 8133
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Re: jack plate experts I had an Atlas with 90hp Merc on it, worked perfectly, never had an issue with it, zero maintenance. I believe it had nylon risers so no grease was needed. Had plenty of travel. All I got, not an expert...
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| Wed Oct 09, 2013 9:55 am |
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MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:52 pm Posts: 1024 Location: Florida
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Re: jack plate experts Atlas even makes one even saller than the one Will is showing for 90hp and below. I like the atlas been using them for years.
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| Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:47 am |
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Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:07 pm Posts: 16608
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Re: jack plate experts I have cnc on my dual. I would love to replace them with atlas. Not a fan of the cnc jack plates
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| Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:48 am |
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MMT Pro Member
Joined: Mon May 07, 2012 7:21 am Posts: 112
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Re: jack plate experts thanks for the info.
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| Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:31 am |
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MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:46 pm Posts: 2342 Location: Mandeville, LA
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Re: jack plate experts Bob's Machine also makes a good self-contained plate.
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| Wed Oct 09, 2013 12:57 pm |
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MMT Elite Member
Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:54 pm Posts: 8133
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Re: jack plate experts _________________ Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. |
| Wed Oct 09, 2013 2:05 pm |
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MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:46 pm Posts: 2342 Location: Mandeville, LA
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Re: jack plate experts FYI, you can order the Bob's plate through Boatdr and have it drop shipped to your door.
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| Wed Oct 09, 2013 3:18 pm |
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MMT 1000 Club  Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:30 am Posts: 3406 Location: Prairieville
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Re: jack plate experts Have a detwiller on the bass boat. Not a fan of it
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| Wed Oct 09, 2013 3:41 pm |
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MMT F.E.  Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:39 pm Posts: 764
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Re: jack plate experts I don't like Detwilers because as you jack the motor vertically, setback changes. The higher you run the motor the less setback you have, which is opposite of how you really want it.
Stainless Marine in South Florida makes a very heavy-duty jackplate for high performance, high HP applications that offers 7" of lift and were standard on Lake & Bays forever. It's a great plate but pricey. Bob's are tough to beat (I have a 10" setback) but the guys I know who have Atlas plates really like them too. As I understand it, the Atlas plates use standard Mercury trim motor so parts availability is pretty easy. |
| Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:30 pm |
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Joined: Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:33 pm Posts: 681 Location: DeKalb, Texas between the rivers
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Re: jack plate experts _________________ Uncle J's Custom Bow Fishing Rig 20/72 30" Sides, Calens Modded Dual GTR's Boat Name: The Gar Barge Team Name: Southern Stickers 18/58 Uncle J Custom 3/16 bottom 24" sides w/catwalks 6' front deck with another GTR Pushing it. 17/54 Gator Trax 35 Mud Buddy W/All aluminum FPR Mod SOLD |
| Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:52 pm |
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MMT Sponsor  Joined: Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:49 am Posts: 3260
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Re: jack plate experts Ive had the Bobs machine flats jack on two boats for 11 years without a single problem from ether. Made in America by Americans.
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| Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:17 pm |
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MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:46 pm Posts: 2342 Location: Mandeville, LA
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MMT 1000 Club  Joined: Mon Dec 21, 2009 6:25 pm Posts: 1407
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Re: jack plate experts love the bobs no problems 3 yrs
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| Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:41 pm |
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MMT Elite Member
Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:54 pm Posts: 8133
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Re: jack plate experts _________________ Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. |
| Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:05 am |
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MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:22 pm Posts: 401
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Re: jack plate experts My last 2 were bobs and now i have an atlas. My complaint with the bobs was having to constantly grease it. No issues with the atlas so far
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| Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:33 am |
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MMT Pro Member
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Re: jack plate experts My last 2 were bobs and now i have an atlas. My complaint with the bobs was having to constantly grease it. No issues with the atlas so far
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| Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:33 am |
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Re: jack plate experts My last 2 were bobs and now i have an atlas. My complaint with the bobs was having to constantly grease it. No issues with the atlas so far
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