Adjustable Ride Plate

[henryb]

I was just browsing around at other jetboating sites and found a link to this webpage. I was wondering if anybody has seen this before and have heard if they are any good? It certainly looks very much like our very own Aquaman's extended ride plate with a hinge and hydraulic pumps that adjust the angle with a switch mounted on the helm! That being said, it is fairly pricey, but having the adjustability is very interesting.

http://www.placediverter.com/proddetail.php?prod=Mercury_Trim_System3-174

 

[AirSniper]

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?50268-Place-Trim-Kit

I have it and in general it works great. I, like others before me have a persistent pull to the left though. Without it, I would not be able to enjoy my boat in any chop, now I can go out in any reasonable weather. I recommend it, even as a more expensive option to a fixed plate - I constantly make adjustments for conditions, speed...etc.

I stripped out bolts, so I had a shop install the plate, I did the rest. Switch & diodes were extra, in total, I think im in it for ~ $1k (with shop costs that included installing fixed grate & some other work).

You should read up on other's issues; the left pull seems common although it doesn't really make sense as to the reason. There is some adjustment on the actuator lolipops, I think an adjustment for starboard side down should help.

There are several threads on this forum with pictures and comments for research. I'm on my second season with it and glad that I got it.