transom question

  • swimingjig
    Waumandee, WI
    Posts: 695
    March 27, 2009 at 1:13 am #1262273

    I want to put a bigger motor on my flat. Apparently they don’t make a short shaft for a 40hp 4 stroke. I am sure some of you guys already dealt with this so I was wondering what you did. I don’t know if I should put a manual jack plate on or modify my transom. My transom is 16″. Thanks

    netman
    Wisconsin
    Posts: 74
    March 27, 2009 at 2:05 am #763094

    I would say buy the jackplate,it won’t hurt resale like transom modification could. I have one on my rig(200hp),and love it,only a manual unit. A jackplate will help bow lift and speed on most boats(when set properly). I run mine down when on deep or rough water(stability) and high when running shallow water. They don’t add too much weight to your rig either(aluminum).

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