Since we started running jack plates on our TBOATS, the preferred one is the 4” manual models.
Now many are toying with the idea of a hydraulic 4”.
Most hydraulic models are 6” or greater, heavy and very pricey.
Here is an example of a 4” manual
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/304808714264Here is an example of a 4” hydraulic
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/355956318525A very noticeable difference in cost.
But, looking at the two.
How much alteration would be required to make the manual a hydraulic?
I think it’s a very doable project and be a good feature if you had a nose cone with low water pickups.
