I had a Vance manual jack plate on my old boat and I have a TH marine Z lock on my current boat. Both did fine but I like the Vance better because it was easier to adjust. A Hydraulic jack plate is the way to go. I will be switching to a Bob's Hydraulic plate soon.
I have a Z Lock on my Phoenix, my second one. I personally think the Z Lock is junk. Extremely difficult to adjust. And no where do they tell you the bolts are actually threaded into the inner portion. I just adjusted mine, not too bad since I have dealt with them before. I really like the Slidemasters, easy to adjust and well made.
Great timing! Thank you for this video-I have thought about a Hydraulic Jackplate, but I really do not need because I plan on setting it and leaving the adjustment there, but I might change motors in the future. I have a 17’ Boston whaler Montauk with a 60hp, so I am wondering if I can get by with the cheap?
