Jack Plate vs. Panther tilt

[floater]

I just wrecked my control box on my Panther Model 40 tilt unit. I'm looking at a jack plate now to replace it. I have a 30 Yamaha on a 14 foot deep and wide tin boat. Would the Jack Plate raise the bow a bit like the Panther? or is it for just running in shallow water? I used the boat without the Panther and the front really plows with one other person on board sitting in the middle. The motor is tilted back to second last hole.

[DRIFTER_016]

Just for running shallow water floater.

I run a jack plate on my boat and it works in concert with my power trim to run super shallow and it also increases performance while running as I can lift my motor higher to reduce drag from the lower unit.

[floater]

Thanks for the info. I actually found a new control unit on Amaz.... I guess i'm just going to fix the Panther and re-install it. I like the way I can smooth out the ride. Thanks again.

[Terry]

Good

because a jack plate will not replace a tilt unit