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  1. 09-29-2016, 10:14 AM #1
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    Astro 20 FDX jack plate

    Any idea what size/brand jack plate would be best for my boat? Motor is a 93 Mercury 200 EFI
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    #2 07-27-2018, 07:41 AM
    Noboby? Would like one to where I could add power poles in the future also
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    #3 07-27-2018, 08:03 AM
    Majority go with 6-8". RapidJack is a favorite brand. Power poles will most likely sandwich a bracket between the plate and motor, so brand of plate shouldn't be a worry, just go with something you trust/like..
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    #4 08-01-2018, 03:26 AM
    Grey goose, I sent you a message...
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    #5 08-01-2018, 11:13 AM
    My 20 DCX has a 12" plate if I remember right
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    #6 08-06-2018, 08:53 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Luke View Post
    My 20 DCX has a 12" plate if I remember right
    12"? Wow figured that might be too much stress on an older wood transom? Of course mine is still good. I've seen most recommend a 6", also an 8"
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    #7 08-16-2018, 02:03 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by grey goose 01 View Post
    12"? Wow figured that might be too much stress on an older wood transom? Of course mine is still good. I've seen most recommend a 6", also an 8"

    Beats me. was on the boat when I got it. it dosent have any stress cracks in the splash well even and the 200 XRI don't weigh a ton like the newer DFI motors do
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    #8 08-18-2018, 10:35 PM
    Just saw your post on another thread. I installed a cmc ml-65 5.5” setback. It worked with the existing cables. I’ve got it about 3” below pad. I also installed a water pressure gauge and settled on a 24p trophy prop. I got more speed out of 25 tempest plus but it didnt have the hole shot.
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    #9 08-22-2018, 10:18 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Luke View Post
    Beats me. was on the boat when I got it. it dosent have any stress cracks in the splash well even and the 200 XRI don't weigh a ton like the newer DFI motors do
    Can you post some pics?
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    #10 08-22-2018, 10:18 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tnebergall View Post
    Just saw your post on another thread. I installed a cmc ml-65 5.5” setback. It worked with the existing cables. I’ve got it about 3” below pad. I also installed a water pressure gauge and settled on a 24p trophy prop. I got more speed out of 25 tempest plus but it didnt have the hole shot.
    Can you post some pics? What boat do you have?
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