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
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.
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!
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..
