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    285 pro XL jackplate

    I am looking for a good 6" man. jackplate for my 06 285 with a etec 150 HO. not sure on what brand because there are a ton of them. Looking for something in the middle of the pricing area. also need one within one week when I take the boat in for motor updates. any suggestions would be helpfull. Also was wondering how much RPM this could give me on the prop I have now, I know they say start a 3.5 below pad, and the LU is way below that. im turning a tempest 24 and max RPM in the hot florida sun is 5300 RPM, I want to turn about 5700 to 5800 and was hoping the plate will get me there, other than that the boat is perfect, great hole shot and a smooth ride at 62.5 on the gps.

    Thanks Matt



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    Re: 285 pro XL jackplate (mjwray)

    I have a 6" Detwiler that works just fine for me. $300 installed.

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    Re: 285 pro XL jackplate (KellyJoe)

    I like the 6" Hi-jacker and install it yourself, you get that and set it around 2.75-3.00 and you should get your desired 5500-5700, if not, you can either have the prop worked by mark or maybe switch over to a raker, the ol' strats love them rakers

    Art Carney - Licking the mops at Porcini's since 2009.

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