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Old 26-10-2015, 02:54 PM   #1
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Bobs Machine Shop jackplates?

hey guys,

New member here and new proud owner of a Ranger z21. I was looking to install a hydraulic Jackplate and I was wondering what you guys thought of the Bobs machine shop jackplates at Bob's Machine Shop.

Did some googling and have been hearing good things about these plates, I was looking at the action series (the all in one jackplates) in maybe a 6 or 8 inch setback. Any suggestions?

Thanks Guys!
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Old 21-11-2015, 05:59 PM   #2
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These seem to be the best on the market these days. Very nicely made.
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These seem to be the best on the market these days. Very nicely made.
Mmm we broke 2 of these. Gorillas the one to go for
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Don't waste your money, Stainless Marine Gorilla is the only one worth having, or a Detweiler
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+1 on the Gorilla, I've broken a few of these, and the Jack is unmarked, and still as tight as the day it left the factory.
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If your offshore Gorilla or the Vance

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Vance jack plates are well made but very heavy and took lots of maintenance using in salt water.
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