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<blockquote data-quote="kfa4303" data-source="post: 251007" data-attributes="member: 7274"><p>I agree that 1.5" is about the max you'd be able to raise the motor, but that can make quite a difference. The old racers would/do use 1/4" thick shims to pick up small amounts of speed, so a little bit of change in height can make a big difference at times. I think you'll find that the jet boat conversion might be fun, but not very practical. You should be able to run in pretty skinny water (less than 12") with the motor on the jack plate and trimmed out properly, but I wouldn't go much shallower than that at speed. Although, you cold probably float/pole around in even shallower water.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kfa4303, post: 251007, member: 7274"] I agree that 1.5" is about the max you'd be able to raise the motor, but that can make quite a difference. The old racers would/do use 1/4" thick shims to pick up small amounts of speed, so a little bit of change in height can make a big difference at times. I think you'll find that the jet boat conversion might be fun, but not very practical. You should be able to run in pretty skinny water (less than 12") with the motor on the jack plate and trimmed out properly, but I wouldn't go much shallower than that at speed. Although, you cold probably float/pole around in even shallower water. [/QUOTE]
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