stern-jack questions

[Doug Durako]

Okay----I know the theory behind set-backs and jack plates on outboards---moves the prop up/down and forward/back relative to the bottom of the boat for optimum performance. I've also read the theory and testimonials on the Land & Sea website regarding their Stern Jack product for I/Os.<br /><br />Questions: Is Land & Sea the only outfit making these for I/O applications? <br /><br />What is the expected running lifetime of one of these things on an Alpha drive----500 hours, 1000 hours?<br /><br />Has anyone out there tried to repair one of these things on a stern drive if and when it does break?<br /><br />Thanks! It's raining here in central IL---got to be getting close----River Trip!

 

[Dhadley]

Re: stern-jack questions

IMCO makes a really trick stand off box and short drive for the Bravo but I'm not sure what they offer for the Alphas.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[Doug Durako]

Re: stern-jack questions

Thanks, DHadley<br /><br />I checked the IMCO web site and could not find much.<br /><br />The stern jack has been around for a few years and I thought I would get more feedback----I guess they don't break too often.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: stern-jack questions

We tried the Stern Jack on the race boat once. Ended up sending it back.<br /><br />Pick up an issue of Hot Boat magazine. IMCO has ads in there all the time. Or give them a call, they'll send you literature.<br /><br />Good luck!