Hey all, I have a 2001 FH 194 and am repowering the motor from a 200efi to a 225 opti and want to install a jackplate, what size setback jack plate are other FH 194 or FH 190 running?
Thanks,
Hey all, I have a 2001 FH 194 and am repowering the motor from a 200efi to a 225 opti and want to install a jackplate, what size setback jack plate are other FH 194 or FH 190 running?
Thanks,
My FH is a few years older than yours, but I had asked about a jack plate years ago and pat said there would be zero advantage to adding one to my boat. Might be the same for yours
Hans Deters
1996 ChampioN Fishunter 190
1996 Mariner 225 EFI
1996 Mariner 9.9
I believe you had an option of a 6 or 8", but you will change the angle, lowering the transoms bit. With my 225 EFI, I rode low enough mounted flat on the back.
I ran a 36v trolling motor, so I had 4 batteries back there as well and a 9.9 Pro kicker.
I ran both a 23 and 24 Trophy Prop.
As said before, it's not necessary and is more of a hindrance in my mind.
Bowhunter
2017 Alumacraft Competitor 205 Suzuki DF250, Suzuki 9.9 EFI Kicker, Garmin Network
Thank you for the replys gentlemen, I will plan to mount motor direct to transom. One more question for you guy's, would I want a 20" shaft motor or 25" shaft?
20" shaft.... pm your email and I'll send you the B&W Boats article on the hull. As indicated, the 190 and 194 are the same hull, just a different top cap. The article has some technical details..
Bowhunter
2017 Alumacraft Competitor 205 Suzuki DF250, Suzuki 9.9 EFI Kicker, Garmin Network
Bowhunter is correct! 20”. Glad you asked, as some folks have found out the hard way!
Roger that! I am going with a 20" shaft mounted direct to transom. Looking at the info for correct motor/pad height ~3.5" starting point, i believe that would put me at the top hole to start (ie: the20" shaft motor would be mounted in the lowest position) any input/recommendation?
I had mine in the 3rd hole. Don’t forget to check the setups charts..
http://www.bassboatcentral.com/championsetup.htm
Bowhunter
2017 Alumacraft Competitor 205 Suzuki DF250, Suzuki 9.9 EFI Kicker, Garmin Network