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    New Ranger Z185 Power poles/Jack plate

    Brand new boat owner! 2019 Z185 with a Merc 150 Optima Pro XS. Contemplating power poles and a jack plate. Do I need a jack plate to install power poles? Would it be silly to add the poles without a plate? And if I add a jack plate, what size? ...... Remember! I'm a new owner, so don't abuse me!! :-)

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    You would want a 6 inch plate on the Z185 you can not use sandwich style brackets without voiding your mercury warranty. So without a jackplate you would be forced into whats called MTOS adapter plates then the side mount jackplate brackets bolted to those
    (the non mercury voiding application). For the price of those M to S adapter plates you could almost purchase a manual jackplate.. No brainer there. why buy plates that do nothing but satisfy mercury , when you can have a jackplate and get all the advantages one offers. I would be happy to help you and can also offer the most competitive pricing on a compltere Power Pole package for you. Happy to answer any questions or help in anyway.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dletson View Post
    Brand new boat owner! 2019 Z185 with a Merc 150 Optima Pro XS. Contemplating power poles and a jack plate. Do I need a jack plate to install power poles? Would it be silly to add the poles without a plate? And if I add a jack plate, what size? ...... Remember! I'm a new owner, so don't abuse me!! :-)
    How did your question turn out? I have a 2021 Z185
    Calvin Roy Harrison Retired Border Patrol
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    I called Ranger, and spoke to their supervisor in rigging. He suggested a 8" jack plate. So I installed a TH Marine Atlas hydraulic plate, with two 8' Power Pole Blades. I did all the work myself. Note! I used the spare prop space for the pumps. Absolutely love them!

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