176 jack plate set back.

[Charger176]

Hi,

Just after some advice as to how much set back I should look for as I am about to install a jack plate on my 176. I think I mainly just need the height adjustment to fine tune the setup but wanted to optimise the correct setback too. Is more ALWAYS better? My garage only has about 6 inches more room to increase length so I was thinking 4" would suffice. Thoughts?

[HondaRay]

More is not always better concerning jackplates. A six inch plate is more standard, and what I would recommend.

[Charger176]

Thanks Ray.

[jarhead175]

I have a 4" on my 186 set 2 3/4" p2p and it runs great.

[Charger176]

Cheers for that Jarhead. You don't wish you had have gone 6"?

[jarhead175]

Nope 4" was far enough for me any further and you have to change control cables and steering cables. All I wanted was motor height adjustment. The only way I see a need for a lot of set back is for higher performance hulls.

[TOUCH OF CLASS]

My 170 was bolted straight to the transom with a pro v 150 and a 25 m prop ,holy shit it was scary at times .

[Charger176]

Awesome. Thanks gents.