Transom jack Idea ??

[twintrades]

I like tashasdaddy idea of the transom jack but cant seem to find 3/8 aluminum.

So i thought about using Steel or the thickest aluminim i can find in angel and bolting one to the transom then bolting the two together. And having the last peice of angle bolted to the pyl ( jacked transom). Two boltz top and bottom where ther needed.

Heres my idea

Would it put stress on the bolted joint and weeken it?? ( rather not loose my motor)
If i make it outa steel i would bolt it and weld it. ( new to welding to thats why the bolts.)

How far out should it stick? And are there any other benifits other that having the right motor hight?

 

[twintrades]

Re: Transom jack Idea ??

So no one has any input ?

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Transom jack Idea ??

Many are made that way, stick with aluminum if possible, steel will work, but you'll be fighting rust from day one unless you go with SS, but that will cost even more.

The bolts will have no problem holding it.

 

[willyrocket]

Re: Transom jack Idea ??

This link may help some. There are quite a few ideas on thise site also, just search for em..........


http://www.dillon-racing.com/jackplate/index.htm

Also just google "outboard jackplate" and search the images. This should give a good idea.

Aluminum is your best bet.

Check out metalmart online. They have good ideas on ally. Should cost ya about 40 bux for the ally, and all you need is a drill for the holes......

There are some figures you need to keep in mind when doing a jackplate. There are formulas on this site, just search for em.

What size boat? What size motor?

So many inches of setback, will give you your engine height, etc. etc.....


This is how I did mine. Beats paying lots morefor a commercial one. Only thing is I dont have the lift capabilities of a hydraulic jack plate, but I run a 40 hp, and I "set it and forget it", improves handling, but only a 2-5 mph increase in speed...

Main reason I did it, was because if I change motors down the road, I dont drill holes in the transom, I drill holes in the jackplate.

 

[twintrades]

Re: Transom jack Idea ??

well ill have to try To find aluminum. Ill post a pic when its done.

 

[danboatman44]

Re: Transom jack Idea ??

is it done?... reason i ask was curious what boat your doing this on and what motor hp?

 

[Mark42]

Re: Transom jack Idea ??

well ill have to try To find aluminum. Ill post a pic when its done.

Have you checked the yellow pages for metal suppliers? Also metal recyclers oten sell the materials they have.