with a jack plate, do you trailer your motor as low as it will go to minimize air resistance? Motor is on a transom saver. Hwy trailering.
EK
with a jack plate, do you trailer your motor as low as it will go to minimize air resistance? Motor is on a transom saver. Hwy trailering.
EK
I've always had my Jack Plate all the way down, and my motor on a Motor Mate. Don't know any reason to have it up, especially when backing it under the Garage door !
Ranger Boats / Mercury Motors
G Loomis Rods / Shimano Reels
Raymarine / MinnKota Ultrex
Garmin / Live Scope Plus
Pepper Jigs / Robo Worms
Troll Bridge / V-T2 Vents
All the way down on the plate is the most rugged position for trailering.
I trailer a center console so motor air resistance is minimal behind the console. I have mine trimmed up on the built in motor bracket arm.
Mercury 2002 200hp Carbed Saltwater
OT566776
2002 Cape Horn 22' Bay
Fished with a friend in his boat last week. I left before he finished prepping it to tow it home. He forgot to raise his motor after draining it. His position was to order a replacement skeg guard once he got home. Most unfortunate.
What height does your jackplate manufacturer recommend while trailing?
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