bobs JP install

[BuckMaxx]

Well I bought a Gambler specific 10 JP directly from Bobs. When I pulled my old Gambler manual (I am guessing it's a CMC) plate off the holes aren't even close!! Like an inch wider on the top on the Bobs and about 3 inches off at the bottom and I don't know what I have to do now? Anyone have any problems like this when they changed theirs? My only option appears to be to redrill my transom. Anyone have any input?

[Mike Cork]

I'd get with Bob's and make sure they understood what you needed and that they didn't by chance send the wrong part number.

I would be very hesitant to drill new holes in the transom. It can be done, but manufacturers use a jig that is perfectly set up to make sure everything is square to the millimeter. Off a little bit and it can create really problems at high speed that you will rack your brain trying to figure out.

[BuckMaxx]

I have talked to Bobs several times over the last couple days. Yesterday I heard back finally from their "engineer". He said what I had was impossible as they make JP for ALL Gambler Boats. I asked if he had looked at the pictures I sent? It was no joke that's what I have...  in order to do what I needed they need to make me one custom which will cost me more money or his other recommendation is to redrill my transom. I probably got a little hot headed but said I ain't drilling my Bass boat to fit YOUR jackplate....ain't happening.  He said the best they could do is send me an RA and they would " waive" the restock fee.
I am calling today to talk to whom ever is the head cheese. Because First of all I ain't happy about it not fitting secondly the CS hasn't helped at all either. It's a simple fix in  the real world but apparently not in the world of engineering and Cad systems. I am going to call Atlas CMC and Detwieller today someone will make me a JP and Bobs can suck it

[Mike Cork]

I hate that your having such problems. Are they suggesting your boat was drilled differently than all other gamblers? Not really possible as every boat is drilled with the same jig?