New to hydrostreams

[transomstand]

I like less, but some guys get good results with up to 5". I like the Bob's convertible plate with 2 1/2" setback.

[viper_James]

I like less, but some guys get good results with up to 5". I like the Bob's convertible plate with 2 1/2" setback.

Thats a manual jackplate correct? How would coming up on plane be with that, since with the hydraulic i was able to put the motor down to plane the boat out Im afraid it would be difficult to get the boat to go on plane.

[transomstand]

Depends on the prop and how much load you're carrying. Hydraulic plates are heavy, getting weight off the back will help the boat plus manual plates are stiffer which helps high speed handling.

[viper_James]

Depends on the prop and how much load you're carrying. Hydraulic plates are heavy, getting weight off the back will help the boat plus manual plates are stiffer which helps high speed handling.

Oh i see, well thank you for the input i just looked into it and they are much cheaper than the hydraulic plates I was looking at so I think I'm just going to get one and give it a try. if i don't like it at least its not like I spent 1K on a hydraulic plate and don't like it. Thank you for the advice

[viper_James]

Depends on the prop and how much load you're carrying. Hydraulic plates are heavy, getting weight off the back will help the boat plus manual plates are stiffer which helps high speed handling.

Oh also I forgot to ask, It says it has a 6 degree wedge, would that be beneficial to run with the wedge or would it be better to run without?

[transomstand]

Might as well set it up with the extra wedge in case you need to tuck it under more.