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Maverick Boat Group
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Jackplates
A standard jackplate has been installed on your Pathfinder
2600 TRS to improve shallow water performance. A jackplate
allows the motor to be trimmed straight up as opposed to the
angled trimming of the stock engine trim motor, thus allowing
more prop to remain in the water while running.
Jackplates have very specific applications and performance
requirements. Before operating your boat, you should carefully
review your jackplate owner’s manual and your Yamaha eng
ine
manual.
Trim Tabs
Trim tabs are standard on the Pathfinder 2600 TRS. We
use integrated 9 X 12-inch electric Bennett trim tabs
which can enhance
the boat’s performance. Because the
tabs are electric, there is no hydraulic trim tab pump, thus
eliminating the possibility for fluid leaks as with other
trim tab manufacturers.
Trim tabs allow the boat operator to get the maximum
performance from the boat and are also great for
balancing weight in the boat and for lifting or lowering the
hull to accommodate for different running situations.
Your port trim tab switch will affect the port side of the boat, and the starboard switch
will affect the starboard side, although they are operating tabs on the opposite sides. For
instance, lowering the port trim tab creates stern lift on the port side, thus lowering the
starboard bow. Raising the starboard trim tab lowers the stern on the starboard side and
Note:
The installation of a hydraulic jackplate greatly increases the amount
of stress on the back of the boat. For this reason, we recommend all boats
rigged with jackplates should also have a transom saver or other transom
supporting device to minimize the
stress on the entire transom area. Transom
supporting devices can be purchased from your local Pathfinder dealer or
boating and trailer supply stores.
Jackplate
Trim Tab
