• Welcome to the Checkmate Community Forums forums.

    You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access to our other FREE features.
    By joining our free community you will be able to:

    » Interact with over 10,000 Checkmate Fanatics from around the world!
    » Post topics and messages
    » Post and view photos
    » Communicate privately with other members
    » Access our extensive gallery of old Checkmate brochures located in our Media Gallery
    » Browse the various pictures in our Checkmate photo gallery

    Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

    If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact support by clicking here or by using the"contact us" link at the bottom of the page.

Best Manual Jackplate

Ok, Ok, I was mistaken, Darn it. I thought he was looking for a J/P for his Enticer. Jallen you were right.:shakehead:
 
I thought about adding a jackplate to the Enticer, but if I was serious I'd need dual cable steering, new prop AND a jackplate, and that'd probably only get me +5mph. So then I'm looking at a new engine. That's why I've been looking around at slightly larger boats. I love the Enticer, it's in incredible ORIGINAL shape and very fun, but it makes more monetary sense to look for something else and try to sell the Enticer.
 
So basically I'm looking for the lightest, strongest, (cheapest), 10" setback plate with a single screw from-the-boat adjustment. That can't be too hard to find, right?? :brickwall:
Too bad setback isn't adjustable as well, I'm basically taking an educated guess based on the experience of Mark and jallen toward the 10".
 
Not too many single screw types. Most have 4 bolts to loosen and then a single screw. Detwiler makes the true single screw. Rapidjack is pretty cool with the ratchet adjustment up and down. They are all light and strong except for the Gorilla Jack which is strong, heavy and strong.
 
ross said:
i have a cmc 12" on my starflite and will say this-

THE CMC STARTS WAY HIGHER THAN ANY OTHER JACKPLATE!!!!!
i don't care what anyone says this plate/setback is by far the highest starting jackplate i have found! when i say this i am talking about from where the motor was mounted to where it is after installed. do some research and you will find out that the CMC is actually about 1.5" inches above(at the lowest point)any other jackplate you will find.....

i know i will get a response out of this one:popcorn:
-ross-
Click to expand...


They wont work on a starflite thats a fact.
 
I have a 6" CMC manual jack plate on a 1979 Entertainer and it made world of difference in the boat performance.
 
jackplate size

pm Randy (Wildman) on here, he is a dealer and has had alot of experience on the right setup for each model.I would buy a 1/2" plate thickness model that will take up to 300hp whatever you end up buying. I have a TH marine pro hijacker I like, the Bob's convertable is also a good unit.

Steve
 
What are you saying the 10" setback- jackplate won't work on a starflight hull? I haver an Enchanter ( almost the same hull except for the pad instead of the full V )? Randy told me to set my new 10" CMC up with a 200 2.4 black max at @ 3.5" below the pad......When I hear people saying a CMC 10" WON'T WORK ON A STARFLIGHT, it makes me wonder why?
 
aaronmt said:
They wont work on a starflite thats a fact.
Click to expand...

I believe this was in reference to a CMC not working on a Starflight, not the 10"s, per say.

So you bought one of Wildmans/s CMC plates? I don't see whay it wouldn't work on an Enchanter. 3.5" is pretty good for all-around use, water skiing, tubing, etc., but you'll end up going up from there soon I bet. So set it up so 3.5" down is at or about as low as it will go so you have the adjustability to go up.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top