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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | I disagree with Mr.Chine walker on some of his points. It's ok, he used to just fish puddles in IL and never ran his boat much anyway  I ran one for several years and I had a hand in designing some.
Manual jackplates are set for the best all around performance. The only advantages of them is that you gain the added setback. Most boat and motor manufacturers have enough adjustment options where you can find the right motor height for you.
The main advantage a hydrolic jackplate gives you is that you have unlimited engine height possibilities.
-When the water's rough, you can move it down to give you better bite.
-When you're flying, you can get your motor a little higher and squeeze a couple more mph's out of it.
-If you need to get into some shallow areas (or find yourself in one by mistake) you can trim it up and run'er real high for VERY short periods.
-When crusing you can find the sweet spot and gain a few mph's at the same rpm's getting you better mpg.
-When trimmed down you generally get a better holeshot
It is MANDITORY to have a water pressure guage. It can be very easy to run your motor too hot if you trip it up too high.
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