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Hey guys,
After a lot of thought and research I finally started my jackplate build for my Saltmarsh 1444. My motivation is with my 2006 Yamaha 25MSH 15” shaft 2 stroke I have run out of transom attempting to achieve optimum height so my options are; raise the transom or some sort of jackplate. After combing the internet for what was available, I decided to build my own.
Step one: after measuring and measuring, looking locally for material I ended up ordering my material precut from MidwestSteelSupply.com and after 1 1/2 weeks it arrived at my door. They did a great job with all the cuts within 1/16” and the plate was perfectly square. Here’s what I ordered Order;
Contents
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6061 Aluminum Association Channel (61ACH326)
AluminumChannel: 3" x 1.75" .170
Quantity: 1
Length: 24.0000
Price: $27.41
Item Total: $27.41
6061 Aluminum Plate (6061ASHT3125)
Size: .3125
Quantity: 1
Width: 10.0000
Length: 14.0000
Price: $19.95
Item Total : $19.95
Order Totals
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Subtotal: $47.36
Shipping (UPS Ground): $13.61
ORDER TOTAL: $60.97
Step two(tools): the only reason I was able to do this myself is because of how well aluminum cuts. The only power tools needed are a plug router, skillsaw, drill, and a angle grinder and orbital sander to speed things up fit and finish wise. With the router all is needed is a wood upcut bit (1/2” in my case) and some standard wood bevel bits.
Now to start building...
After a lot of thought and research I finally started my jackplate build for my Saltmarsh 1444. My motivation is with my 2006 Yamaha 25MSH 15” shaft 2 stroke I have run out of transom attempting to achieve optimum height so my options are; raise the transom or some sort of jackplate. After combing the internet for what was available, I decided to build my own.
Step one: after measuring and measuring, looking locally for material I ended up ordering my material precut from MidwestSteelSupply.com and after 1 1/2 weeks it arrived at my door. They did a great job with all the cuts within 1/16” and the plate was perfectly square. Here’s what I ordered Order;
Contents
====================
6061 Aluminum Association Channel (61ACH326)
AluminumChannel: 3" x 1.75" .170
Quantity: 1
Length: 24.0000
Price: $27.41
Item Total: $27.41
6061 Aluminum Plate (6061ASHT3125)
Size: .3125
Quantity: 1
Width: 10.0000
Length: 14.0000
Price: $19.95
Item Total : $19.95
Order Totals
====================
Subtotal: $47.36
Shipping (UPS Ground): $13.61
ORDER TOTAL: $60.97
Step two(tools): the only reason I was able to do this myself is because of how well aluminum cuts. The only power tools needed are a plug router, skillsaw, drill, and a angle grinder and orbital sander to speed things up fit and finish wise. With the router all is needed is a wood upcut bit (1/2” in my case) and some standard wood bevel bits.
Now to start building...