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70’s Starcraft 14’ Seafarer “By Golly”
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<blockquote data-quote="Makaw" data-source="post: 494281" data-attributes="member: 25180"><p>I'm getting started on my custom manual jack plate. I work at an automotive manufacturing business that buys a decent amount of steel and aluminum, so I was able to get our buyer to find me a drop cut of 2.5" x 2.5" x 0.25" aluminum angle from a supplier for about 60% discount. I'll be raising my outboard roughly 2" and expect to have about 3-4" of total adjustment length from the jack plate. Knowing guys who can machine me precision slots is also a bonus!</p><p></p><p>HOT TIP: random end cuts are called "drops" from most metal suppliers and they usually sell these cut offs as-is (for length) at a good discount. If you're looking for a smallish piece, it can definitely be beneficial to call around and see if there are drops that will fit your needs!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Makaw, post: 494281, member: 25180"] I'm getting started on my custom manual jack plate. I work at an automotive manufacturing business that buys a decent amount of steel and aluminum, so I was able to get our buyer to find me a drop cut of 2.5" x 2.5" x 0.25" aluminum angle from a supplier for about 60% discount. I'll be raising my outboard roughly 2" and expect to have about 3-4" of total adjustment length from the jack plate. Knowing guys who can machine me precision slots is also a bonus! HOT TIP: random end cuts are called "drops" from most metal suppliers and they usually sell these cut offs as-is (for length) at a good discount. If you're looking for a smallish piece, it can definitely be beneficial to call around and see if there are drops that will fit your needs! [/QUOTE]
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