Jack Plate material

[Nasher]

Hello all

I'm attempting to make my own manual adjustment Jack Plate for the Suzi 200HP EFI I've brought.

Its all figured out, however I thought I'd ask for opinions on what thickness Ali Plate to use for the false Transom.
I'm thinking of using 15mm plate.

Cheers

Nasher.

 

[Dan]

(IMHO) Whats the thickness of he angle you are using? I would guess the plate should be of simular thickness. TBO 15mm sounds a bit thick for the plates(IMO before I get shot down)

 

[Nasher]

Dan

Am thinking of using 6mm Stainless angle.

Suppose the 15mm might be a bit over the top. 12mm might be better.

Nasher

 

[JamesM]

CMC's powerlifts are made from 1/2" 6061 T6 aluminium. They also make one where the angles that the motor are bolted to are made from stainless steel. On this model the stainless steel angles are also 1/2".

 

[JamesM]

To be honest making your own jack plate sounds like a bit of a risky business. If it fails you could loose you engine or even you life. The manufactures of jackplates such as CMC have a very good understanding of the forces involved and their designs are tried and tested. For the price of a second had CMC manual lift (approx £100-150) or even a new one (£300 ish) is it really worth the hassle or the risk?

 

[Taz]

Nope