Reddog280 Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 I just recently purchased a 1998 17' master angler. The engine is a Yamaha 130 2 stroke and is mounted as low as it will go... what hole should it be in? Is it better to just install a jack plate? Im sure I'll have more specific questions but are there any problem areas I should check out being its new to me? Overall I think it's in pretty good shape. I'm excited to be a part of this group finally thanks for your replies in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Check with member buttaplock101. He had this same boat and spent countless hours getting it dialed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I could be wrong, but I don't think the 17 were really designed to run a JP. I have a 1999 17MA, df140....honestly I've never felt like I needed one. Is there anything to performance wise that you don't like and woukd cause you to want a jp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I asked many of the same questions... I found a cream puff 1995 and have since upgraded it....look under my name and the posts will be there: wanaflatsfish I was recommended to NOT put on a JP and so far, I have not found many times when I really needed it for the type of fishing I do....I'm 90% on the Trolling motor, 10% on the pole, if ever.... The MA is very sensitive to tabs and weight / trim....if you do go JP - you'll need to also change the height of the poling platform to avoid crushing the cowling...it can be done easily - a simple cut and extend, but, still another few $$$ Run the boat for a while and decide after a year running it without the JP. This is a great boat....enjoy it have fun... Yesterday, my fishing partner and I ran 70 miles.....we ran at 26-30 mph and it was into a sloppy chop....ran great...we got over 4 mpg... DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flireman Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 NO JP on the 17 Master Angler. This has been discussed and advised even by MBG, NO JP on this model. I've owned mine since 2004 even Skip says no on this subject. The 130 2 stroke should have a great holeshot, mine sure does. You did good getting the 130 Yamaha 2 stroke, perfect match for this skiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddog280 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 So what mounting hole should my 130 be mounted in then? as I said it's mounted as low as it will go but the other holes have been used because the paint is missing.... thanks for your replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks V Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I mounted mine on second hole from top runs great with a 4 blade prop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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