Topic: bobs jack plate

I recently have gotten my 2019 eyra and it has a bobs hydraulic jack plate on it. Never ran a boat with a hydraulic jack plate, wondering if there is any tips or knowledge that can be shared. Mainly like is it better to lower the jack plate all the way down to come out of the hole? What is the best way to figure out where to run the plate ? Do I go by the water pressure or by the jack plate gauge? So the boat boat setup is xi5 trolling motor on front mainly 2 guys in the boat all times, full gear. It does have the 250 pro xs 4 stroke. Does not have power poles, just trying to figure out the best way to find the sweet spot with the plate. From factory it has 25p prop.

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March 6, 2019 at 9:16 am #573219

Oscar
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That is fixed or figured out by seat time. I would place the motor all the way down at first, coming out of the hole, till you feel your boat and understand where if performs. To me it has always been a personal feel, and what I expected. I am a speed guy, so I will run the motor up, when WOT, to where I feel safe and I get the boat up out of the water. Safety first, remember this. Develop the feel for your boat, your load and ride you will enjoy it.

March 6, 2019 at 8:28 pm #583228

Bass Cat Boats
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The plate should be run up slightly to come out of the hole, then lower the engine and run it lower when on top end. Engine height is all about steering torque on top end and if you have more than slight torque you are too high. It should pull only slightly right and not to where it’s hard to hold left. If the forearm arm is really tight trying to hold the steering wheel, then it’s too high on the plate.

You don’t have any way to use water pressure as the front have lots of pressure on that engine. The gauge doesn’t give you feel, and that is how you set up the plate.

There are dozens of posts on the FAQ section which give you help on how to drive or setup your rig.

BCB

March 7, 2019 at 11:27 am #583535

Shap from La
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I own a 2018 Eyra with a 250 pro XS 2 stroke and a bob’s hydraulic. I know the motors are different but but I raise the jack late to 3-4 for best hole shot and run at 1-2 depending on load that day. I use my plate a bunch for shallow water access and also for tweaking performance with different loads. I have seen no advantage in running with the plate above 2 on the gauge regardless of load. On hole shot when you take off and just before the bow starts to break over you should lower your plate down to prevent excessive blowout if you notice that occurring. I know the 4 stroke is a different animal but this may give you a starting point. The biggest problem most folks have with a hydraulic plate is running with the plate too high. As BCB stated above, the steering tourque will tell you if you are too high. This will decrease your overall satisfaction with your rig , you will lose efficiency, handling , and top speed if you do that. Resist the temptation! LOL!

Chris Coupel

Paulina, La.

March 8, 2019 at 7:31 am #584861

Bass Cat Boats
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^ good advice above^
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