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Jack Plate vs No Jack Plate
Hello,
I am seriously considering an AVX 1980 and was wondering if the offered jack plates make any difference in speed or are just a place to mount PP/Talons? Thanks
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I got the manual jack plate on my 1980 just in case I wanted to add anchor poles later. That way the warranty is not effected since the jack plate was factory installed. It was cheap insurance IMO. I’m sure there can be a small amount of performance gained by having one since the prop is a little farther back so it gets “cleaner “ water they say. I’m sure the hydraulic one would give better performance since it can be adjusted from the steering wheel while running.
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A jackplate is not designed as a place to mount a PP....PP made adapters to put them on easier that way. Jackplates are designed for set back and shallow water take off.
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Jack plate also gets the engine or of the way of sidescan. That alone makes it with the cost IMO.
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I asked Vexus about the manual jack plate and they replied with the following:
The manual plate will give you 1-2 MPH and if you want power poles we mount the brackets to the jackplate. It is not necessary really unless you want power poles.
i just order my 1980 today. Can’t wait!