You can drill a jack plate to match the bolt pattern for your motor. Then, if you take off the jack plate, the motor will bolt right to the same holes in the transom.

How much of a set back is that jack plate? I would say in the 4" area is a good place to start on a Vector.

Also, I would do the core and transom first seeing as you plan to redo it anyhow. It will make for a totally different boat once its done. What might have worked on a mushy boat boat may be complete opposite on a dry strong boat.

Well the merc 110hp doesn't do it for me. I just got a 150hp gt mariner low water nose cone with a jack plate with set back. Should I use jack plate w the setback or just mount tight to transom? From what I've read the vector doesn't line the set back. Anyone with experiance would be a big help. I'm going to do a recore and transom this winter and doent want to make swiss cheese with a new transom. Since I don't have time this fall to try it out I thought I would just ask to find out.

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