Jackplate Suggestions Wanted for 202

[pmgoffjr]

202 does not need the champion wedge or any additional trim, it's good like it sits.
8" is the right number on a 202, you can run more, but for the minimal amount of speed, it makes the boat handle funny.

[Fidgetcranker]

Thanks Pat. I heard you're the 202 guru and was hoping you would chime in.
A little confused about the last line of "minimal amount of speed".

Do you mean that with a JP more than 8", running at SLOWER speeds will make it handle funny?....
OR, do you mean, that with more than 8" JP at ANY speed it will handle funny, because the 200 hp is under powered?

Will I be ok with an 8" now on my 200, AND with a 250 hp when that dreaded day comes to repower?
Or, will I need more than the 8" with the 250 hp?
Thanks!

[Fidgetcranker]

With a 200 your going to be a bit on the low end of HP on a hull rated for any V6 and speed will depend on load and set up. I think 8" R J M would be fine for that 202...my 95 202 really likes a 10" with my 2003 3.3L Yamaha and it flies at 3" ptp. Solid 76 mph one hand set up and can eek a few more out of it when conditions are right.

I will repower with a 250 when the time come, and I know it will come.
So, I'm hoping if I get an 8" jp that it will work with the 250 as well?...
or, do I need a 10" jp with a 250, and should just get it now?

[BalsaBee]

8" Rapid Jack magnum.....

[95202DCX]

All I can say about the handling with a 10" on my 202 is....what handling issues??? I can tell you I have never seen another 1995 202 hull with a 2003 Yamaha 3.3L listed as a setup anywhere and I seriously doubt anyone has done serious testing with the same combination so to say yes a 202 with a 10" is faster but has handling issues is subjective at best.

Seeing how your 202 is NOT a 95 I can not say that a 10 would be better for you but I can say if you hang a new 250 2cycle or 4cycle on the back the ONLY way to know is to try both.

With that being said an 8" R J M would be the choice of Pat and if he is telling you an 8" then you should listen to him because he has helped me with both my hulls and knows how to find the best setup for these boats along with one of the most important things that goes along with all of this is the PROP specialist that knows what these hulls need.

[Lea]

I could be wrong, but I think he was saying for the tiny amout of increased speed a larger plate MIGHT give you, the trade-off is the boat will handle funny..... I don't think he meant because of the 200. He will have to explain further, if I have misunderstood him.

The 202 likes the 8" plate best.

[scotty34]

Just go with the 8" and if you feel so inclined add 2" spacers to try it.

[pmgoffjr]

8" now, 8" later.
Now most people won't find out or even care what the handling limits are, they go from here to there and don't worry about it, which is just fine. BUT... if you're running really bad water, and you want that ability to spin the boat around to avoid stuffing a wave, or running a tight boat lane or channel and need to react quickly, you will see the difference. If that's not part of your agenda, and you want the final last mph, run the ten.

[Fidgetcranker]

Thank you Pat, I want the best performance and you answered me perfectly clear.
Thanks again.