[oysterbreath]

Anyone ever used one of these Vance jackplates?
The price is right but I'm a bit concerned about the hardware. Some of it is brass. Recently, they released on 3" inch set back model. That one has me thinking!
http://www.vancemfg.com/Contest.html

 

[junkin35]

I can't attest to the Vance, but I've had a Hydro-Dynamics manually adjustable 4" setback plate for about 15 years. It uses a combination of alum/stainless/brass for hardware and the combo has been very resistant to corrosion and binding. I love it.

 

[Guest]

X 2. My manual TSG plate also uses all three metals.

 

[oysterbreath]

Thanks for the replies fellas!

 

[ducktrooper]

I really like the Bobs Mini Jack...adjustable 4-6" of set back and up to 5" of lift.

 

[oysterbreath]

I THINK I might order the Vance 3" set back manual jack plate with-in the next couple of weeks. Seems like it is the way to go for my needs. Thanks to everyone who replied!

 

[ducktrooper]

How much are they?

 

[oysterbreath]

How much are they?

173 for the unit and an extra 30 if you want the mounting plates for the inside of the transome.

 

[marshman]

be careful..

ive used a vance manual on a 15 inch transom...it wasnt pretty..well, the 2 lil rooter tails were kinda cute..

that jack will hang down almost to the bottom of a short shaft transom..