TNT and Jackplate use

[bKelly]

I have a 15'6" fiberglass bass boat with a 75hp merc outboard w/ a 19p prop. The o/b does not have a tilt and trim so I am going to add a CMC T/T. The CMC T/T has a set back of about 6". <br /><br />Would a powerlift Jack plate of 5" be too much with the T/T ( 11" setback). <br /><br />Any help would be Greatly Appreciated

 

[Dhadley]

Re: TNT and Jackplate use

Not knowing what hull type you have makes it hard to say but I would guess at yes, it's too much on that short of a boat. I would try the trim unit first and compare that to your established base line. If you still needed more X dimension I would go with a Bob's manual that can be converted to a 3" set back. <br /><br />Good luck!

 

[bKelly]

Re: TNT and Jackplate use

Thanks Dhadley,<br /><br />The boat is a Glasstream with a transom width of 5'9".<br />The bow of the boat is like a tri-hull and about half way back the outside part of the tri-hull merges into the bottom like a v-type preformance bass boat the last 2' of the boat is almost flat and the pad is about 1' wide and about 1 1/2" below the rest of the hull. The boat also has a hard chine and 1 step. The hull probally weighs about 700 lbs. then include 2 60# batteries, 12 gal of gas, 75hp o/b, and myself(210#) and gear(40#).<br />I might just have to stick with the tnt and be happy. <br /><br />thanks again