If I get an Elite 198, like I'm planning to, can I get it with a Rapid Jack Magnum jackplate and is the Yamaha Sho shortage hitting Charger also? Just wondering.
If I get an Elite 198, like I'm planning to, can I get it with a Rapid Jack Magnum jackplate and is the Yamaha Sho shortage hitting Charger also? Just wondering.
Sho on backorder but will eventually come in.checking on rapid jack but I would think your dealer can install any brand.
I would go with a pro xs or rude if you have a dealer if your wanting a boat soon.
I bet the SHO's will be available well before the 198s! LMFAO!! Somebody had to say it!
Take a look at the new Merc 4 stroke too. Lighter than a SHO and supposedly faster
Thanks anyhow, but, I've had such great luck with last 3 Yamahas I've had there's no way I could leave them. But, if Merc. builds a 'bullet-proof' 4-stroke, they will give the SHO a run for their money. Maybe someday, if Yamaha ever burns me, I would consider a Merc. And besides, I would rather give it a year to get the 'bugs' worked out---like they ALL seem to have. Including Yamaha.
Last edited by Wild Heethen; 03-01-2018 at 02:45 PM.
So, while asking opinions, now that Bob's has their pump mounted INSIDE jackplate, I may even consider one, if you guys could convince me I need one. Never had hydraulic, always heard Bob's is the best-toughest-and most trouble free. Have always just adjusted manuals setting up engine height for best performance and leave it there. Never really fish shallow type lakes except for occasional trip to Fork. Would be cool to be able to fine tune for max performance in different water conditions. But, I am a mechanic, and if I learned anything in my life it is---more moving parts and wires equals more problems, usually. Fish mainly Beaver, Table Rock, and Grand. Now, tell me to just stick to manual. Thanks to all y'all for the opinions and advice.
If your going to spend that kind of $$$ on a new boat get a hydrolic plate
Hydraulic all the way
Bob's Action Jac is the way to go. Have had them on my last 3 boats and they've been flawless... Some of the best money spent... Dan
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i have put on alot of jackplates guys and the two i would buy are the seastar , and bobs with the inside the plate pump they both seem to work great and not much slop both good in my opinion
what's the advantage of a hydraulic over fixed
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Looks like this one has a Sea Star on it.
http://www.westcentralmarinellc.com/...rger-210-elite
Last edited by Sports1; 03-03-2018 at 06:33 AM.
Last edited by Sports1; 03-03-2018 at 06:36 AM.