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That statement is not always true. A jack plate with set back can be set up to work with a jet on most Jon or sled style aluminum boats with out a noticeable loss of power . Cavitation during hard turns can be an issue with a jack plate.

This pic will explain it. Most are made from aluminum. You can in most cases run with your motor set a little higher with a properly set splash plate. I like using UHMW. A durable, stiff, plastic type material. This material is better than aluminum for a splash plate I think, because it...

First question is do you presently have a splash plate? On certain boats & situations jack plates can be of some benefit on an OB jet. If not set up right they can make the issue you describe worse. Another issue is the setback that most all jack plates have. Most will set your motor back...

I know....... I hate thinking about it. Had to quit watching the news for a while it was just bumming me out.

Eberlins seems to have the best no haggle pricing. They are who I will probably buy my next boat from. For what its worth I am staying with a boat that can be efficiently powered with a 90-115 hpb outboard. That in my mind is the best power for fuel used available. While also being able to...

I agree. A boat with TIG type "stack of dime welds" gives a nice finished look. I can appreciate folks wanting that. My boats are nothing more than a tool to put me or my clients on fish or get to a camp area. After 3 -5 years of "Dammit, Dents & Dings" I don't expect any to comment about the...

If you plan on using this boat for ever. That is what I would do. Sorry, I read your post & missed the fact that you where still looking.

Boater, in general,no your boat will not lose strength just from age. But what can happen over time in specific areas is the material can fatigue. Most of our boats get fatigued going down the road on a trailor with poorly designed bunks. To big a motor, jumping beaver dams or large rollers...

:D You know if your boat where wider I might be interested :mrgreen: I am wanting a 1756 Alweld tunnel, no deck or rear bench. If the deal works out I all ready have a buddy that wants it. dyeguy, where do you call home?.......Never mind. I just noticed where your from on your avatar.

They are running bow to stern stringers with some cross bracing. It's a bit different from the regular cross ribs used in most aluminum jon style boats. That much I understand. I just havent seen it. The grizzly boats are a good boat. I am wanting a tunnel or build one for a jet. I would be...

The boat is not exactly what I want. This fella knows Ive been looking at boats again & has always been a gracious sort. I let him know the work I would be doing would not come close to the value of the boat. 3 limbs removed from a large cotonwood. 2 go over his barn & will need to be roped...

Just wondering if any of you have pulled up the floor on a newer Grizzly? Whats it look like? I was not even considering buying one. But a fella has a 1754 that he wants to trade me for doing some tree work for him. Any way the newer Grizzly boats have a fully welded in place floor. Some may...

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I'm Jeff, it is great to have found this sight. Some of you aren't far from me. Some info here some might find helpful. These stats are with jet. Just remember the rpm & gallon per hour stat will be the same for any boat. A jet doesn't care what its pushing it will burn the same amount of...