Jack plates perform two key functions. One is setback, which distances an outboard from the boat’s transom, allowing the propeller to run in less-turbulent water. Jack plates also move an outboard up ...

Jack plates for outboard motors improve performance and enable shallow-water operation. Jim Hatch Jack plates that adjust on the fly offer a unique set of benefits on a variety of outboard-powered ...

Jack plates are a common performance-enhancing accessory, typically found aboard high-performance boats, along with some bay boats and bass boats. Do jack plates make sense for boats when top speed is ...