[el9surf]

Anyone have any issues with their newer micro jacker? I had one for two years and loved it, never had an issue. Reason I'm asking is because I heard they were experiencing more issues lately.

 

[Mercuryproteam]

I hope not. Just ordered one and it will be her next week. Following

 

[timogleason]

Burned up my actuator after about 2.5 years. Was under warranty but still a pretty hefty bill to pull the engine, get installed and reset the engine. Had some issues with adjustments for a while until I got it dialed. I do love my jackplate though.

 

[Sublime]

No problems so far.

 

[Smackdaddy53]

The CMC relays were bad out of the box on mine when I got it two months ago. They sent me a new actuator and relays no charge.

 

[Nway93]

My buddy has had some issues with his on a 2016 pro. The actuator went bad after 6 months or so and tried to warranty it and was told it wasn't under warranty. I guess the warranty starts when it leaves atlas not when it's put on the boat.

 

[Smackdaddy53]

My buddy has had some issues with his on a 2016 pro. The actuator went bad after 6 months or so and tried to warranty it and was told it wasn't under warranty. I guess the warranty starts when it leaves atlas not when it's put on the boat.

It's has a lot to do with how you talk to people.

 

[sjrobin]

No problems yet start date July 2015.

 

[sjrobin]

The CMC relays were bad out of the box on mine when I got it two months ago. They sent me a new actuator and relays no charge.

The relays and actuator were manufactured by ? I would like to order some spares

 

[Smackdaddy53]

The relays and actuator were manufactured by ? I would like to order some spares

Atlas bought CMC, they are 100% CMC. My relays have CMC labels on them.

 

[MariettaMike]

The relays and actuator were manufactured by ? I would like to order some spares

The relays: https://www.amazon.com/CMC-Cook-Manufacturing-80-amp-relay/dp/B0051US1RI

The actuator: http://www.marineboatingsupply.com/73hisphyac5c.html

The whole enchilada: http://www.microskiff.com/threads/nib-atlas-micro-jacker.43563/

 

[Smackdaddy53]

I got my whole Jackplate and blinker switch setup for $800 shipped from TH Marine.

 

[sjrobin]

The relays: https://www.amazon.com/CMC-Cook-Manufacturing-80-amp-relay/dp/B0051US1RI

The actuator: http://www.marineboatingsupply.com/73hisphyac5c.html

The whole enchilada: http://www.microskiff.com/threads/nib-atlas-micro-jacker.43563/

Thanks Mike.

 

[sjrobin]

Atlas bought CMC, they are 100% CMC. My relays have CMC labels on them.

How did you know the relays and actuator were bad? Very unusual.

 

[Smackdaddy53]

How did you know the relays and actuator were bad? Very unusual.

Just the relays were sticking and would just click and not work consistently. They sent the actuator just in case.

 

[sjrobin]

Thanks. Sounds better for Atlas also.

 

[coconutgroves]

The relays: https://www.amazon.com/CMC-Cook-Manufacturing-80-amp-relay/dp/B0051US1RI

The actuator: http://www.marineboatingsupply.com/73hisphyac5c.html

The whole enchilada: http://www.microskiff.com/threads/nib-atlas-micro-jacker.43563/

This is spot on. I don't have an Atlas, I have a Bob's but keep spares on me just in case I need to change it. You can jump the actuator too if it stuck. I carry a spare jumper wire just in case. And they are pretty easy to change out.

I had my Bob's start to stick, so I changed out both actuators and went ahead and flushed the fluid.

 

[Smackdaddy53]

Thanks. Sounds better for Atlas also.

I tried the new relays on the original actuator and the new one and they both worked but I still swapped them out and sent the original back.

 

[Smackdaddy53]

Update...went to run my jackplate up at the house after a full battery charge and the jackplate acts like it’s binding up. I presure wash with Dawn once a month and pressure wash after every trip. I am fishing in the morning and it looks like my Jackplate will stay halfway up the whole time. Not happy...

 

[CPurvis]

Update...went to run my jackplate up at the house after a full battery charge and the jackplate acts like it’s binding up. I presure wash with Dawn once a month and pressure wash after every trip. I am fishing in the morning and it looks like my Jackplate will stay halfway up the whole time. Not happy...

Have you tried loosening the slide bolts? Just make sure you loosen the jam nuts prior to loosening the bolt.