Is this a good choice?

[Jimmy3]

I have a 2018 189trx with a 150hp 2 stroke optimax spinning a 21 pitch tempest. I'm looking to put a manual jack plate on it and think I have decided to get a TH marine CMC jack plate. It offers 5 1/2 inches of setback and is rated for up to 300hp engines.

I just would like to know a few things before I pull the trigger on ordering one.

1) Triton recommends a maximum of 6 inches of setback, so I'm assuming 5 1/2 inches will be fine for my setup?

2) I hear the TH marine name a lot, is this a good dependable jack plate?

3) If I get in a pinch am I going to be able to adjust this on the water? Think rare and extreme circumstances.

4) My current setup has a lot of slip and very little control on pad. 52 MPH (GPS confirmed) @ 6200 RPMs (analog tach, assuming it's way off) How much will this JP help with this?

[lpugh]

they are good butt I use slidemaster, easy to do on the water, just be careful not to drop wrench, consider attaching a lanyard to it
For what it is worth to you, I prefer a Manuel plate, less to go wrong and reduced weight, no speed advantage at all with hyd plate and I can put my boat on the pad as shallow of water as anyone can with a hyd plate. A Manuel plate is also much safer for 98 % of the operators
I think the CMC to adjust it will have to be on the trailer

[pmgoffjr]

NOTHING is equal to the rapid jack for manual plates.
If you're discussing a hydraulic, Bob's is the best choice.

This is from rigging hundreds of all brands, those two have proven themselves.