how to raise motor that has manual jackplate If your plate is black, without the nut at top, as shown in Ron's pic, then you cannot adjust the plate. I will be buying a new plate myself because mind does not adjust. Raised the jack plate,I am 3 1/2 inches below pad,not much better

Typical use for an Jack Plate Rocker Switch: A jack plate is a device that raises your outboard engine up and down on the transom of your boat. It's used to raise your motor when you're in really shallow water, or fine tune trim adjustments. It raises the engine straight up instead of at an angle like your trim system does. Best in the industry manufacturer and supplier of outboard engine Jack Plates, Kick-Up Plates and accessories. Family Owned & Operated since 1984, determined to serve You. Put our products to work for you today! Same day shipping & best in the industry customer service. I've loosened the two bolts on each side of the jack plate, but when I turn the 1-1/8" nut on the top middle of the plate, nothing happens. I sprayed some Liquid Wrench on the sides of the jackplate, thinking that perhaps it has taken a 'set' over the past few years of non-movement or adjusting. The concern is that jack placement under the axle itself can cause damage, and I agree - never jack directly on an axle. Personally, I use a hydraulic bottle jack under the spring plate (my 5th wheel's axles are above the springs) with a 2x4 block between the jack head and the spring plate to raise a tire off the ground. Once you're up on pad, lower the engine as needed to adjust for load (weight of tackle, fuel, anglers). Manual jack plates offer an economic option, but the convenience of quick adjustments via console switchers make hydraulic jack plates the preference. Either way, this is one accessory that'll instantly improve your boating experience. Best Answer: A manual or hydraulic jack plate allows the prop to run in cleaner water as to accommodate a higher engine height which leads