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    Best Jack Plate for a 181

    Which jack plate will benefit my 98 181 better?

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  2. Champion Boats Moderator Lea's Avatar
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    #2
    What motor?

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    #3
    150 XR6

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    6 inch rapid jack all the way..
    Bruce Phillips
    1995 190 DC champion ......1995 200 xri merc

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    #5
    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce2 View Post
    6 inch rapid jack all the way..
    Bruce, what is the benefits of the rapid Jack vs. say a Vance M?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nate4Fishing View Post
    Bruce, what is the benefits of the rapid Jack vs. say a Vance M?
    Don't know anything about a vance...but i do know rapid jack is easy to adjust and has a great following and is a great product.
    Bruce Phillips
    1995 190 DC champion ......1995 200 xri merc

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    Rapid Jack adjusts both sides in 1/4" increments simultaneously, so there is no chance of getting the motor out of plumb like with a center screw.

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    #8
    Another vote for the Rapid Jack.

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    #9
    I run a 6 inch Vance plate on my 181
    No issues
    1996 Champion 181 DCX ELITE
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    #10
    Rapid Jack.