Transom and jackplate question

[oklahomariverfisherman]

I want to mount a 9.9 Nissan long shaft to this 15' aluminum Richline boat I just purchased. I was going to use this jackplate for now, and this winter putting in a full transom. After I replace the transom I plan to install one of the angle aluminum type jackplates that I can make myself. The transom seems good and strong, but I do not want to break anything in the process. Does this seem feasible? The jackplates states it will work on up to a 20 horse motor, so I should be good on that end of it. Let me know what you think and any thoughts and advice. I planned on just sealing up the bolt holes with a high quality silicone for now as well. When I replace the transom this winter I will do it properly and seal it with 4200, but I imagine that if I do it that way now it will be a pain to get back apart this winter. Also, the bolt holes for this jackplate will be much different from what I will eventually put on, so do I take the boat to a welder and get the old holes filled in later?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Transom and jackplate question

Check out this post and look at what Tashasdaddy built

I would do the same thing and DIY

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=297003&highlight=jackplate


I would NOT use a kicker mount for any primary source of power.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Transom and jackplate question

I want to mount a 9.9 Nissan long shaft to this 15' aluminum Richline boat I just purchased. I was going to use this jackplate for now

Ayuh,... Why'd ya buy a boat that Don't fit your motor,..??

And that Ain't a Jack-plate,... It's a retractable kicker bracket...
It's made to be run, Only, in the Down,+ Locked position...

Puttin' tall motors on little bitty boats makes 'em Tipper than necessary...
Get the right motor, or the right hull,...

 

[oklahomariverfisherman]

Re: Transom and jackplate question

That was the project that I was going to save for the winter, but I was pretty sure that is the right way to do it, kind of. That does not look adjustable though. I don't think I can get it set in the perfect place first shot. Does TD have a thread on the work he did for that? I guess that means I will have to put in a full transom, or do you think I can do it with the current transom?

Bondo- That's what happens when a college student buys a longshaft motor when he does not know what he is looking for. Then he has to buy a boat that he can afford and make it work until his MBA starts to make him money. I have pondered selling the motor and buying another one, but fishing season is quickly approaching. That takes time in this market most generally too.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Transom and jackplate question

You can make a bracket for your current transom...... PM TD and he will probably draw up a plan for you

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Transom and jackplate question

your will be very simple to accommodate, the long shaft motor. rather than a jack plate, let's do a simple transom elevator. basically, it is just adding a 2x6 on top of your transom. this is a pre manufactured one http://www.iboats.com/Transom-Elevators/dm/*******.018270172--**********.575645639--view_id.40157


this is a homemade one out of some aluminum angle on the inside and out.

you would use a filler block on the lower part, where there is just aluminum.

 

[oklahomariverfisherman]

Re: Transom and jackplate question

TD- I knew that you knew your stuff from reading some discussions. I appreciate the advice. That is so much simpler and I can be good to go on the water in a few days. Thanks.

 

[oklahomariverfisherman]

Re: Transom and jackplate question

The filler block has me a bit confused. Do you not think that a 12" piece of angle aluminum (4x4x1/4) would be enough? You are meaning to make the angle longer than that and add blocks under the wooden part of the transom? The transom is just over 8" tall.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Transom and jackplate question

ok, let me see if i can explain this, since you transon only covers the upper part of the transon, you need spacer blocks lower. i used 1 1/2 in aluminum angle, you can get it at home depot. the pieces need to be atleast 16 inches long. 2 outside, 2 inside, each side of motor.

 

[oklahomariverfisherman]

Re: Transom and jackplate question

Gotcha. I will go cut some more 2x6 pieces and get them to soaking in some poly resin right now. I already had the local metal shop order me some 4x4 aluminum, so I will just use that. It may be overkill, but I like that as opposed to underkill. Thanks again TD.