Things you find surfing the internet. I came across a website called On the Fly Jack Plates. Basically, this is an on the fly manual jack plate that allows for instant adjustments, even while motoring along. Some will whine about safety while motoring, but seriously pay attention and just be careful. These are not cheap, but not outrageous either. I would put one on my Jon boat for sure. Good stuff!
Description
Below is some important information that I took directly off their website.
DESCRIPTION:
On The Fly Jack Plates are the fastest manual jack plates on the market. Our jack plates can be raised and lowered by a manual handle while on the water within seconds from top to bottom.
• Approved for up to 30hp motors (for motors without factory trim and tilt)
• Our custom manual jack mounts inside the jack plate housing
• 3 year warranty on the jack plate housing
• 1 year warranty on the jack
• Pre-drilled for transom mounting
• Jack plate housing made in the USA
WEIGHT: 28lbs
JACK PLATE DIMENSIONS:
• Height – 11”
• Width (Transom Side) – 12 ½”
• Width (Motor Side) – 13 ¼”
• Set Back – 4 ¼”
• Motor Plate Height – 12 ½”
• Motor Mounting Plate (Inside Brackets) – 10 ¾”
MAX RISE (travel): 6 7/8 inches of height (a hair short of 7 inches).
ACCESSORIES NOT INCLUDED: Transom mounting accessories are not included in purchase. On The Fly Jack Plates recommends
• 4 each ½”- 3 1/2” long bolts – stainless steel
• 4 each ½”- lock nuts – stainless steel
• 8 each 1/2’”-flat washers – stainless steel
• Motor Clamp Spacers
***PATENTED***
I am interested in your Jack Plate. I have one question that is driven by comments I have read in some of the threads on the Interwebs: Has there been any design changes to the set screw that is located on the small piece of aluminum angle above the adjustment handle? Comments have indicated that this angle is “about to snap off” due to constant stress and vibration and that the set screw will “walk” due to the fact that the screw is larger than the slots and doesn’t seat well enough when applied to hold the position of the plate (again presumed due to constant stress and vibration).