jack plate info

[Blue_Runner]

The reason I put a jackplate on my old V20 was to raise the motor 5 inches so I could put a 25" motor on the 20" tranny.

[Blu_Lunch]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

The reason I put a jackplate on my old V20 was to raise the motor 5 inches so I could put a 25" motor on the 20" tranny.

That's why we installed one too, the Merc is a 25 inch shaft, I like to be able to tuck the motor all the way in, with the 19 pitch prop it planes fast.
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/album115/PDR_0036_1