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    Jackplate, do I need one?

    Needing some info, I have a 99 Ranger R93 sport with 200 efi merc. Was thinking about adding jackplate but can't seem to find enough information as to weather or not I need or could use one. Thx in advance for any advice

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    boat will run like a different boat if you add a jackplate those hulls love some setback, will see more bow lift , better handling, and about 2 to 3 mph

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    Do you happen to have any recommendations

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    6 inch Rapid Jack manual plate.

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    6" is perfect

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    Quote Originally Posted by kandkkustomzhydrographics View Post
    boat will run like a different boat if you add a jackplate those hulls love some setback, will see more bow lift , better handling, and about 2 to 3 mph
    All of this. A worked Tempest + prop for the 3 mph.

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    I personally like a powdercoated Vance Jackplate 6 inch as suggested