Jackplate switch near transom

[Crappieguy84]

Has anyone seen a need for a switch for the jackplate near the transom? Similar to a trim switch you find on the side of the motor cowling.

Thinking about mounting a momentary switch either I. The bulge area or on the top cap/transom area.

[JINXBASS]

I agree. Wish I had one myself.

[FES313]

When I got my boat with a hydraulic jack plate, I really considered doing this and even bought the switch but after I got used to it I'm glad I didn't. I have the Atlas and according to the operation manual it trailers all the way down, so when I load it is all the way up and once its on the trailer and the motor off, I run the plate all the way down. Once the boat is tied down I have found no reason to move the jack plate.

[JINXBASS]

The time that I would like one is when I get the boat back home and put it in the garage. I have to have the backplate up in order to trim the motor all the way down.

[billnorman1]

Just be careful. One guy in my club got his hand smashed by his motor using the trim-tilt switch at the motor. The same thing could happen with an additional switch.

[Lea]

The time that I would like one is when I get the boat back home and put it in the garage. I have to have the backplate up in order to trim the motor all the way down.

Same here!

[n_gong]

I mounted a switch inside the battery compartment under the rear lid,
since I use blinker trim switches at the wheel I used the switch that came with my Bobs 10 inch in the rear compartment.
Nelson

[JINXBASS]

I mounted a switch inside the battery compartment under the rear lid,
since I use blinker trim switches at the wheel I used the switch that came with my Bobs 10 inch in the rear compartment.
Nelson

Smart idea.