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Title: Jackplate on 18' boats
Post by: Brudd on February 17, 2013, 09:59:58 AM

I'm considering a Nitro or Triton 18' boat with a 150 which will already be a tight squeeze in my garage. So, a jackplate would make this even more of an issue. What gains would a jack plate give with type of boat/motor? I need to figure out if I need to figure out how to make it work.

Title: Re: Jackplate on 18' boats
Post by: jonboy on February 17, 2013, 12:44:57 PM

More boat out of the water= more speed and better milage not to mention better handling. A jack plate is a must IMO

Title: Jackplate on 18' boats
Post by: Bobby Saffel on February 17, 2013, 01:09:10 PM

Better hole shot and speed

Title: Re: Jackplate on 18' boats
Post by: chief31794 on February 28, 2013, 09:13:54 PM

I don't know about the Nitros but most any Triton will have a swing away tounge on the trailer, that may help you with the Room in the Garage.

Title: Re: Jackplate on 18' boats
Post by: Brudd on March 04, 2013, 10:02:57 AM

Even with the swing away I would have to angle the boat in the garage to make it fit.

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