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<blockquote data-quote="cva34" data-source="post: 295071" data-attributes="member: 9936"><p>..Most older boats were not designed for the stresses Jack plates put on Transom( not just the weight but the 5" setback and the extra height) combined creat a lot more stress on transom ..Then there is another factor that is HP/weight ratio..When most /all older boats were produced they were designed with a 2s in in mind.. 4s were for cars.Well with new tec 4s are becomeing the std and in general are heavier 50 # or more...Extra stress is also while trailering too .My 2c says watch your behind( Transom) for cracks...cva34</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cva34, post: 295071, member: 9936"] ..Most older boats were not designed for the stresses Jack plates put on Transom( not just the weight but the 5" setback and the extra height) combined creat a lot more stress on transom ..Then there is another factor that is HP/weight ratio..When most /all older boats were produced they were designed with a 2s in in mind.. 4s were for cars.Well with new tec 4s are becomeing the std and in general are heavier 50 # or more...Extra stress is also while trailering too .My 2c says watch your behind( Transom) for cracks...cva34 [/QUOTE]
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