I have a 14' Starcraft (a 1974 model) with a 1986 Johnson 6hp tiller.
Unfortunately it's a long shaft. The anti-cavitation plate sits a good bit lower than the floor of the boat.
I'm thinking I need to put a jack plate on it to help this boat have every fighting chance of getting on plane (even though I know it probably won't, much). Mainly though, I'm interested in keeping from damaging the prop because I like to fish shallow and around lots of oyster beds.
Any advice on this, as far as the most affordable but sturdy way to do this? I'm thinking find some marine grade 3/4" plywood and put a layer of aluminum on one, or both, sides (or some wide L-bracket) where the clamps secure.
Thanks!
Matt
Unfortunately it's a long shaft. The anti-cavitation plate sits a good bit lower than the floor of the boat.
I'm thinking I need to put a jack plate on it to help this boat have every fighting chance of getting on plane (even though I know it probably won't, much). Mainly though, I'm interested in keeping from damaging the prop because I like to fish shallow and around lots of oyster beds.
Any advice on this, as far as the most affordable but sturdy way to do this? I'm thinking find some marine grade 3/4" plywood and put a layer of aluminum on one, or both, sides (or some wide L-bracket) where the clamps secure.
Thanks!
Matt