Tilt/Trim and Jack Plate together

[R Willis]

I started a thread recently about which would be better a tilt and trim or jack plate for my 48SPL on a 16' Duracraft.

The consensus was, and I agree, that the tilt and trim would be more important and better than a jack plate.

But, out of curiosity, would it be practical to bolt the CMC tilt/trim to the hyd. jack plate to have the benefit of both?
This would create a set back of 10-11 inches.
I am looking at adding flotation pods as well.
What do you think? Is it crazy?

R Willis

 

[5150abf]

Re: Tilt/Trim and Jack Plate together

That is alot of setback and added weight not to mention majorly pricey especially if you are only running a 48, I don't think you would get enough speed out of it to justify the cost.

The tt should be enough and should give you a decent speed increase over no trim, we have a very similar set up, I run a CNC tt on a 16' with a 50 and get right at 30 mph, just set it up right and you won't need a jackplate.

I got mine to where you have to tap the trrim going into a turn to keep it from ventilating but in a straight line it runs great, in other words the engine is already as high as it can go, get the TT first and see how it runs.

 

[NSBCraig]

Re: Tilt/Trim and Jack Plate together

TT and jack is ideal, but combining those makes for a lot of setback.

I think I'd just set up the TT with the right engine height.

Is this a tinny? You can put a tunnel in if your looking to go real skinny.