When I rebuilt my transom, my motor ended up about 1 inch higher than before. I don't know why, I can only suspect that the transom cap is thicker and the wood is slightly higher. I now notice that I have a little more issue with prop cavitation (or what ever), basically the prop loses grip easier. I really noticed this, on the past weekend when pulling a tube. My wife and another passenger was sitting in the bow and I kept sucking air around the prop. I had them move to the rear and the problem seemed better.
I was thinking about installing a Jack plate so I could lower my motor a couple inches. I know that I can buy commercially made ones but was wondering if I could make it myself cheaper. My idea is to take two plates similar to the picture below, and mate them up to each other and secure with 4 bolts. I don't anticipate wanting to raise/lower the engine once I get it adjusted.
If I try to make one, what thickness aluminum would be required?
Are there any cons to installing a jack plate on my boat (see signature)?
I was thinking about installing a Jack plate so I could lower my motor a couple inches. I know that I can buy commercially made ones but was wondering if I could make it myself cheaper. My idea is to take two plates similar to the picture below, and mate them up to each other and secure with 4 bolts. I don't anticipate wanting to raise/lower the engine once I get it adjusted.
If I try to make one, what thickness aluminum would be required?
Are there any cons to installing a jack plate on my boat (see signature)?
