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Not really a prop question

Bjsmith919

Regular Contributor
This isn't a prop question but I feel it would fall in the same category. I've been thinking about adding a manual jack plate to my 1998 Triton tr17dc with a 98 Johnson Fast Strike 115. Can a boat that old handle the extra weight of one? The boat and transom are in great shape, just curious of the pros and cons of this.
 
First it don't weigh that much and second all Tritons have composite transoms and will hand it fine. A 4" is about all you need any more you may have to lengthen cables
 
its not the weight of the jack plate, it is the added leverage that makes the engine a lot more weight.
should be fine even with a 12 inch plate on that boat with a small v4 motor. seen a few with 200hp plus with jack plates.
 
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