CMC Power Lift Hydraulic Jack Plates

[M-D]

I want to put a jack plate on my boat and have been looking at the various brands. I would really like to go with a Bob's but want to consider other options. The CMC plates have been around for a long time and are less expensive than the Bob's. For those here who have first hand experience, is the CMC a good quality plate option or should I just forget about the extra bucks and get the Bob's?

[Rip Bass]

CMC is a good plate,it rises a little slower than a Bob’s but not enough to matter. It’s a very well built plate and I never had any problems out of the 3-4 that I had.

[pmgoffjr]

The Bobs is well worth the difference.

[M-D]

Appreciate the input fellas!

[KandKKustomz]

If you plan on mounting poles go with something other then CMC as they are one of the few jackplates that are not sidemountable.

[muddywaters]

I got a Bobs 14" Hydraulic on my boat and i would not take a penny for it, well worth the extra coin IMO.

[jomo924]

never had a Bobs or used one so i cant say, but my CMC 6.5" with dash gauge (bought used on here) has been pretty flawless and trouble free (just make sure relays are mounted in a safe undisturbed location)i have had it 8 years and dont know how old it is or even if i am 2nd owner or more lol)