Manual jack plate thickness

[Kissmyace14]

I know jack plates have horsepower ratings. It looks like the 3/8" thick ones are usually rated up to 150 hp. The 5/8" thick ones are rated up to 300. I'm looking at buying a used manual jp. There is no rating written on it. It measures 3/8" thick. Would it be ok with a 1995 Mercury 175xri on it? The weight for the 150 and 175 are the same. The 150 carbed actually weighs more. Thoughts?

[jarhead175]

If I wasn't 100% on what it is manufactured to hold I wouldn't trust it. Weight is only part of rating a 175 is going to put more pressure on the plate then a 175.

Post a pic or two of it and someone on here can probably tell you exactly what it is.

[Kissmyace14]

Just gonna go ahead and get a new one with a warranty.

[pmgoffjr]

There are some really good plates on the market, and there have been some really bad ones.
Under no circumstance would you ever and I mean EVER buy a rite hite, not if but when they'll break.
So if you want a good answer, ask a good question, WHAT plate? Thickness means squat compared to design.

[Kissmyace14]

Bought a Vance MFG. Everyone I've seen that's had one, has no complaints and they're a pretty good price.