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Ordering my Sea Hunt BX 20 tomorrow. Should I get a jack plate?
Posted on 2/13/13 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 2/13/13 at 7:47 pm
Please tell me what I will gain by adding the jack plate.
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Posted on 2/13/13 at 7:51 pm to Anton7
Power ?
I have the electric CMC, I would not have another boat with out one.
It depends on the way you fish. I Fly fish the shallow marsh and my boat has a 12" tunnel made for running shallow. As for speed you only gain a couple mph.
I have the electric CMC, I would not have another boat with out one.
It depends on the way you fish. I Fly fish the shallow marsh and my boat has a 12" tunnel made for running shallow. As for speed you only gain a couple mph.
This post was edited on 2/13/13 at 7:57 pm
Posted on 2/13/13 at 8:00 pm to Anton7
i would
Posted on 2/13/13 at 8:01 pm to Anton7
By all means yes........
A jack plate will help you with your takeoff in shallow water, let you traverse shallows and add to top end speed among a lot of other neat things.
DO IT
A jack plate will help you with your takeoff in shallow water, let you traverse shallows and add to top end speed among a lot of other neat things.
DO IT
Posted on 2/13/13 at 8:19 pm to hogdaddy
quote:
It depends on the way you fish. I Fly fish the shallow marsh and my boat has a 12" tunnel made for running shallow. As for speed you only gain a couple mph.
What do you fish out of?
Posted on 2/13/13 at 8:26 pm to Tiger 79
The boat has a dead rise of 50, 20, 15 so it has a fairly deep V. "Published" draft of 1'" and with a dry weight of 2250lbs, I'm not sure how accurate that is. I've read mixed review about the benefits of a jack plate. I've even read where, under certain circumstances, they have reduced performance.
Posted on 2/13/13 at 8:32 pm to sloopy
19' Team Avenger with a 115 Suzuki.
Posted on 2/13/13 at 8:50 pm to hogdaddy
Unless youre a pro fisher, I cant see the money/benefits of a jack plate
Posted on 2/13/13 at 8:51 pm to Anton7
I would
Posted on 2/13/13 at 8:55 pm to Drop4Loss
quote:That's why I ask. We're talking approx $1K installed as an option. If I can get measurable benefit and it adds to resale, I'll consider it. Otherwise, I'd rather put the money elsewhere.
Unless youre a pro fisher, I cant see the money/benefits of a jack plate
Posted on 2/13/13 at 9:06 pm to Anton7
What motor you going with.
Trolling motor?
Power Pole?
Trolling motor?
Power Pole?
Posted on 2/13/13 at 9:11 pm to Drop4Loss
I'm by far not a pro fisherman, but where I fish you need it. Running in 8 inches of water to back ponds chassing Reds. 
Posted on 2/13/13 at 9:13 pm to hogdaddy
Yamaha F150
Minn Kota 80# 62" shaft
Cajun anchor
Minn Kota 80# 62" shaft
Cajun anchor
Posted on 2/13/13 at 9:15 pm to hogdaddy
what's your draft on the team avenger
Posted on 2/13/13 at 9:23 pm to Anton7
2 people with gear about 6 inches.
3 people with gear about 8 inches.
Nice setup for Boat, did you ask how much more for the 200hp.
3 people with gear about 8 inches.
Nice setup for Boat, did you ask how much more for the 200hp.
Posted on 2/13/13 at 9:34 pm to hogdaddy
quote:
2 people with gear about 6 inches. 3 people with gear about 8 inches.
See, my boat's published draft is 12". I'm assuming it's more like 15", at least. Not sure what a $1K jack plate will buy me. I don't mind paying for options that matter and will help resale. I'm still not sold on the jack plate for my boat. BTW, I'm buying the BX20BR which has the bathroom in the console, primarily for storage and resale.
Posted on 2/13/13 at 9:46 pm to hogdaddy
quote:rated for 200HP. Comes with the 115HP stock but I'm upgrading to the 150HP. From what I've read, this will be plenty enough power....for me.
Nice setup for Boat, did you ask how much more for the 200hp.
This post was edited on 2/14/13 at 10:06 am
Posted on 2/13/13 at 9:52 pm to Anton7
I fish shallow and just trim up.
But I dont run 50 thru ponds
If its your dream boat go for it but if you hold and resell in 10 years it wont have any value but may make it sell quicker
But I dont run 50 thru ponds
If its your dream boat go for it but if you hold and resell in 10 years it wont have any value but may make it sell quicker
Posted on 2/13/13 at 9:53 pm to Anton7
I got one just because i had the money to spend.
I have used it on occasion, definitely added a mph to the top end.
Also use it when it real choppy to keep the motor lower and once when I was in real shallow water.
Wish I would have invested in the power poles, that's my next thing to get.
I have used it on occasion, definitely added a mph to the top end.
Also use it when it real choppy to keep the motor lower and once when I was in real shallow water.
Wish I would have invested in the power poles, that's my next thing to get.
Posted on 2/13/13 at 9:55 pm to Anton7
Also price adding Trim Tabs.
After looking at the website, i call my friend to ask what he had. He has the Bx 22 with a T-Top with a 200 Mer. Very nice
boat and can handle the chop will. He fishes the Twin Span.
After looking at the website, i call my friend to ask what he had. He has the Bx 22 with a T-Top with a 200 Mer. Very nice
boat and can handle the chop will. He fishes the Twin Span.
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