RangerGuy Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm seriously concidering putting the smallest powered jackplate I can find on my alaskan, so I can raise the motor when idling into my hunting marsh. Smallest set back I can find so far is a 3 7/8" set back. I'm not looking for performance imrpovements but just trying to minimize the amount of weeds I have blocking my water intake when idling into my hunting spots. Lunds reply was this: "If any after market part causes a covered component to fail, then that covered component would not be covered." I take this as if it's installed incorrectly and damages the transom it will void the warranty, same as any outboard or transom transducer for that matter. What do you think they mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 They mean if the part you install, messes up another part that is covered under warranty, they will not warranty that broken part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torco Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) They mean if the part you install, messes up another part that is covered under warranty, they will not warranty that broken part. I come to the same interpretation Edited September 27, 2012 by torco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) That sounds about right.. but.. Couldnt' they say your outboard caused the transom to warp or break OR your transducer was installed incorrectly and caused your transom to rot and get out of any warranty work anyways? Edited September 27, 2012 by RangerGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokestackLightnin Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm seriously concidering putting the smallest powered jackplate I can find on my alaskan, so I can raise the motor when idling into my hunting marsh. Smallest set back I can find so far is a 3 7/8" set back. I'm not looking for performance imrpovements but just trying to minimize the amount of weeds I have blocking my water intake when idling into my hunting spots. Lunds reply was this: "If any after market part causes a covered component to fail, then that covered component would not be covered." I take this as if it's installed incorrectly and damages the transom it will void the warranty, same as any outboard or transom transducer for that matter. What do you think they mean? Every boat manufacturer will tell you this. I was told the same thing by Nitro when I ordered a Jackplate with boat. Does your boat have hydraulic steering? If not you may have to factor that in due to cables not working with a jackplate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Every boat manufacturer will tell you this. I was told the same thing by Nitro when I ordered a Jackplate with boat. Does your boat have hydraulic steering? If not you may have to factor that in due to cables not working with a jackplate. My boat is a tiller, I guess it's a CYA statement. The owners manually doesn't specifically say a jack plate will void the warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) I see it the same was as the warranty you get on a new set of Shingles for your roof. If your shingles have ever see sun - VOID If your shingles have ever see rain - VOID If your shingles have ever been hot - VOID If your shingles have ever been cold - VOID If the wind has ever blown hard on your shingles - VOID If your shingles are in stagnant air - VOID If you have ever looked at your shingles the wrong way - VOID If you installed your shingles - VOID I realize I am exadurating a little bit But I can definiatally see adding a jackplate will void the warranty on your boat and motor in SOME situations, but not all, which seems to be what Lund is also saying. Edited September 27, 2012 by N.A.W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 The jack plate will change the torque points on the transom. Lund has not had a engineer certify that the transom can stand the new torque points. It may not be an issue in this case but Lund has to protect themselves from people who deviate in manners that do damage the transom. The legal stance is "in for a penny in for a pound" without that stance there is no black and white line of right and wrong. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strik Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I see it the same was as the warranty you get on a new set of Shingles for your roof. If your shingles have ever see sun - VOID If your shingles have ever see rain - VOID If your shingles have ever been hot - VOID If your shingles have ever been cold - VOID If the wind has ever blown hard on your shingles - VOID If your shingles are in stagnant air - VOID If you have ever looked at your shingles the wrong way - VOID If you installed your shingles - VOID I realize I am exadurating a little bit But I can definiatally see adding a jackplate will void the warranty on your boat and motor in SOME situations, but not all, which seems to be what Lund is also saying. LOL so true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirk Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Clearly from that response if you had any transom/support issues or even leaky rivets or cracking anywhere near the stern they would decline the claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_ast Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have contemplated putting on a jackplate myself. I have questions.... Is there a clear defined "inteded usage" listed in the warranty? Main motor, kicker, transducers? I can see how any or all, if not properly installed, or come in contact with something can cause a failure. Would the warranty be applicable? Probably not. I have been under the impression, that if the max hang weight of the transom is not exceeded, then the warranty would not be voided. Not that I think about tranfered moment forces, I can see the argument. Might be something to inquire through a dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I would have it installed by a Lund authorized dealer.They would certainly know how to install it to the specs of the manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirk Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Its not a matter of if its installed properly but if it was engineered to withstand the added torque stress and the answer he got indicates it wasnt therefore void warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Yeh the stress points is what concerns, I will probably not add one but it should would make getting in shallow alot easier LOL! I should ask my dealer if they've ever installed one on a Lund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 buy an electric tiller mount motor, cut your main, and cruise in as silent as can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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