Trailering

[Mich007]

What is the best position when trailering your outboard in regards to and automatic Jack plate?
mich007

[pabasshawk]

I lower my jackplate when towing to reduce the mechanical advantage on the mounts.

[mikesxpress]

Hydraulic jack plate?
Position it all the way down for trailering. Less stress on the components.

[shapfromla]

I always tow with my Hydraulic plate in the position that I prefer to run when fully loaded. That way if for some reason the Jackplate malfunctions you can still go fishing as normal with no issues.

[Mark Perry]

Owners manual says all the way down so all the way down it is when I tow. They know a lot more about the product they make than I do. I figure it's best to follow their advice.

[Mich007]

Thanks all!
Mich007

[Champ2005]

I have a Bob's Action Jack and spoke with them and they told me put it all the way down. He said they recommend this not because towing it in a higher position will damage anything, but because the plate that slides will most likely get dirtier (road grime).

[Rangerdeepv]

Full down when trailering.

[TheBarBack]

I put mine all the way down!

[Mechanic Bob]

Down when trailering.

[krindgen]

Mine is as far down as she kin go without tearing the rigging tube. Seems to bounce more when left high.