I did this same thing to my StarCraft SF14 It had a short transom and I set it up to the Merc 25 at 21 inches high, Used a Diamond plate truck tool box for the sheet of Aluminum to cover the back. CHEERS Michael!

Loving that 60hp on that boat...finally can run to its potential!

Man I can’t wait, let’s go!

Man that jackplate is sweet. I gotta order a transom sometime.

Nothing seems to ever go as planned, but that's why we become "Kings of Modification"..., if we have the patience& tools! Stay thirsty, my friend!

Guys, when you’re drilling through transoms with those big bits, switch to a high speed 1/2 inch or larger corded electric drill. It will provide the additional torque and speed you need to cut through all that material. Those battery powered drills don’t have enough power to do the job. Trust me on this, I’ve been doing work like this since the late ‘70s. Good job over all, just remember there are some jobs where those battery powered tools just don’t have enough muscle.. Cheers, and thanks for this great video.

@rodhurst5831

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

@Pedrochoom

Ай бұрын

finally someone with a brain commenting

I wish y’all had that transom on your site when I redid mine. It’s okay maybe on the next build.

I would recommend a product called Tap Magic Aluminum. It’s a great cutting oil. For drill bits loom for TiN coated ones. They will last a lot longer than black oxide and the tap magic will keep them cooler and lubricated.

@01firstlast

2 жыл бұрын

Spend the money on cobalt bits and never look back. The titanium nitride is just a coating better but not what you want if you’re doing a lot of metal work

The Micro Jackplate will not clear most portable outboard clamps. You have to add spacers between the outboard and the jackplate atleast 5/8" or .625". You can go 3/4" or .750" if you want more clearance. Universal aluminum spacers can be ordered online. O.D. needs to be atleast 1.5" and I.D. needs to be a little over 1/2" for the bolts to go through. I had to do this to my Suzuki 20hp and 30hp on the same boat but I machined my own spacers. If you are able to put 4 bolts into the jackplate, you can remove the outboard clamps. They're just in the way. If your portable outboard has standard hole patterns, then do the spacers. If your outboard does not have standard mounting holes, you will need the adaptor made for the jackplate for clamp on style outboards. I still had to add 1/2" of space to clear the clamps on my 20hp suzuki with the clamp on bracket.

Damn you Michael Lopez! Now I want one 🤔😜

@nickbarrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I need a transom for my 16' starcraft

😎👍👍👍

Как у вас купить.

Anyone else notice the “front” is facing the back lol?

Would you run a 90 2 stroke on that Jackplate? Looking to add a JP to my PT190

@TinyBoatNation

2 жыл бұрын

It’s only rated for 30

@samdavidson1838

2 жыл бұрын

What's only rated for 30?

@samdavidson1838

2 жыл бұрын

Yes 90 2 stroke all day

where you put the switch at?

@TinyBoatNation

2 жыл бұрын

I ran it in the cockpit

Is everyone still really liking the atlas micro jack. Any problems?

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

It still does well.

Ill take your old jack plate if you want to get rid of it

He needed a longer extension. 🤣

question..... why don't you use protective agents on the transom trees so that the trees don't rot???

and again water goes in through the holes when you don't use protective agents in the bolts!!!!???

@tonysimons7218

3 ай бұрын

What’s going to rot ? The wood is gone it’s all aluminum .