Re: Should I fabricate a jack plate for my boat?

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August 26, 2015 at 11:14 pm #22731
wiscoboater
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    I’m assuming your speaking of your 12′ aluminum boat? You could fabricate a wooden motor plate ( I think your boat has one now) that bolts over your existing plate. That way you could remove or install it as needed. Make the new one a few inches taller and see how it runs. Use 3/4" ply laminated together with epoxy for a total of 1.5" and seal it well with a water proof finish. You would also have the added benefit of a bit more set back on the mount.