DaveC Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 Hello! Just a question of curiosity for the most part... I have a 17 MA with a 115 Pro XS , been thinking about a jack plate but not sure? I have heard a few pro's and cons but am interested to hear what y'all think about it? Just not sure how it will affect my CG and ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustycoke Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 On 5/18/2022 at 3:16 PM, DaveC said: Hello! Just a question of curiosity for the most part... I have a 17 MA with a 115 Pro XS , been thinking about a jack plate but not sure? I have heard a few pro's and cons but am interested to hear what y'all think about it? Just not sure how it will affect my CG and ride? I bought a 199817 MA in December and it doesn't have one. I asked the owner and he said it originally had one but he took it off and never looked back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 On 5/18/2022 at 4:16 PM, DaveC said: Hello! Just a question of curiosity for the most part... I have a 17 MA with a 115 Pro XS , been thinking about a jack plate but not sure? I have heard a few pro's and cons but am interested to hear what y'all think about it? Just not sure how it will affect my CG and ride? Don't think it's worth the $$$....where I was fishing with the MA17, unless you want to run super shallow over oyster bars, I don't think it's worth it. I found, with the Minkotta trolling motor, I would normally stop 100 yards from where I'm fishing and troll in...I normally kept the motor full down, and when I hit the skeg, I normally knew I was getting close to grounding....so, I would stop and turn around, or try and get a bit more shallow....but, normally, at that point, the trolling motor is grounding as well.... My thoughts... dc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted July 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 5/20/2022 at 3:39 PM, Wanaflatsfish said: Don't think it's worth the $$$....where I was fishing with the MA17, unless you want to run super shallow over oyster bars, I don't think it's worth it. I found, with the Minkotta trolling motor, I would normally stop 100 yards from where I'm fishing and troll in...I normally kept the motor full down, and when I hit the skeg, I normally knew I was getting close to grounding....so, I would stop and turn around, or try and get a bit more shallow....but, normally, at that point, the trolling motor is grounding as well.... My thoughts... dc Thanks D.... I am starting to sell a new brand, and I have one that I can install on my 17.... My concern was I think that hull doesn't really need anything? DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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