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Author	Topic:   Adding a Jack Plate to an 18 Outrage?
FXSTB	posted 06-19-2003 04:39 PM ET (US)         After reading the info contained in this website am considering adding a jack plate to my 1982 outrage which is powered by a 1997 150hp Evinrude. I am considering the Rite Hite brand: http://www.rmind.com/jackplates.php?UID=2003061916332166.142.96.207 Any thoughts, suggestions???
acassidy	posted 06-19-2003 09:17 PM ET (US)             I added a 5” setback manual Bobsmachine shop jack plate to my Montauk with a 1991 100GT, and I am very happy overall with it and am glad that I did it Make sure you have a solid transom first. Also you should check this out. http://continuouswave.com/whaler/cetacea/cetaceaPage41.html This is not my boat but the brand at which you are looking. Archie
Tom2697	posted 06-24-2003 01:25 PM ET (US)             I considered this when I repowered my boat 2 months ago. I asked the dealer if I should go with a 20" shaft and a jackplate or a just 25" shaft. I needed to take delivery of the motor before a dealine to get the free extended warranty deal. The dealer I asked only had the 20" shaft motor in stock. Another dealer had a 25" in stock. His recommendation was to buy the 25" (from the other dealer with whom he has no affiliation other than friendship). I don't remember has exact reasoning but I believe it dealt with the steering cable setup and with general clearance issues.
Tom2697	posted 06-24-2003 01:26 PM ET (US)             BTW - My boat is an '89 Outrage 18.

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