This is just temporary to get me back on the water, I have found a hi-jacker fixed jack plate that lifts 5" and sets back 4" for $150. If everything works out i will purchase one. But i refuse to throw anymore money into this boat than i have to. Carb rebuild, new tilt/trim motor, and many many hours of tracking down problems with this motor and now this. I am done with it!
I will paint the steel jack plate with an epoxy paint after i get it welded up, to delay the rust for awhile. Like i said, once i get the Yammie on her and get confident again i will purchase an aluminum jack plate.
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