Jack Plate

[Bomber13]

I have a 1976 Bomber Marathon 15.5' Bass Boat with a 1985 Mercury 60 (60 HP). This boat is rated for an 85 hp.<br /> With (2) adults in the boat, the bow comes up fairly high and it takes much longer to get on plane. This is with the trim all of the way down. The transom on this boat is nearly verticle so I feal that I do not have the ability to trim it down enough. I have looked for a (What I call a jack plate) stand-off bracket (As you see on the newer bass boats) that will give enough clearance to be able to trim the engine down so that on acceleration, the front end will be pushed down to get up on plane faster.<br /> I a going to add a "Doelfin" Hydrofoil Stabilizer to the engine improve the stability at WOT but I don't feel that is will make much of a difference on acceleration due to the limited trim movement.<br /> Any suggestions on this and where to find one is GREATLY APPRECIATED.

 

[JB]

Re: Jack Plate

Seems to me that a hydrofoil would certainly get you on plane quicker, Bomber.<br /><br />A set of Smart Tabs would do an even better job.<br /><br />Either would probably cost less than a standoff bracket (If they are not adjustable I call them setback brackets) and be a lot easier to install.<br /><br />This is more of a boat problem than an engine problem, so I will move it to Boats.<br /><br />Good luck.