Bob’s Machine Shop Jacking Plates

Since 1978, Bob’s Machine has been number one for innovation in the jack plate market. The first jack plates rated to 300hp, the first to offer multiple setbacks and the first to offer multiple color options. At Bob’s Machine Shop, jack plates aren’t just one of our lines of products, they are our main line.

Bob’s want nothing more than the best boating experience possible.

Advanced Jacking Plates

Bob’s Machine Shop are dedicated to consistently updating their jacks and technology. The new CNC mills have been included with new technology; new hydrographics and powder coating facilities and new 3d modeling programming. These are what makes them the leading organisation, going beyond outsourcing services as other organisations do.

Bob’s have a commitment is to ensure jack plates are always made within the shores of the United States. Bob’s has different in-house engineers, skillful machinists, efficient staff, and 3d modelling computer experts. Ensuring all their jobs are kept in-house, leads to the highest quality products.

  • Jac plates come with: jac plate, pump, wiring harness, 7″ hoses, control switch and oil
  • Remote mount pump that connects to the jack plate with hoses
  • Hydraulic jac plate dimensions: Transfrom side mounting dimensions: width: 16 3/4″ (42.5cm) height: 13 3/4″ (34.9cm)
  • Motor side mounting width: 18 1/4″ (46.35cm)
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Action Series Jac™ Plates

Bob’s Machine Shop’s new hydraulic jack plate line, ”Action Series Jac™Plate”, offers new technology in the Jack Plate market.

Find out more about Action Series Jac™ Plates.

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Extreme Versa Jac™ Plates

Through innovative engineering, BMS’s new Extreme Series (TM) jack plates are their strongest yet.

Find out more about Extreme Versa Jac™ Plates.

Reversable 5 Degree Transom Wedges

Need more negative or positive trim? Bobs machine Shop reversable Transom Wedges is the perfect solution. These are the perfect cost-effective option to help with getting that bow down when your transom is built without a negative angle.
• Machined billet aluminium
• Sold as a set.
• 3” wide x 14” length (total length)

Vertical Extension Brackets

Need to raise your engine higher but have no more holes? Maybe you have an extra-long shaft on a short transom?? Then look no further. Bobs Machine Shop offers the 5” Vertical Extension Brackets with only 0.5” set back. These brackets are rated up to 450hp including the heavier Verado engines.
(Will not fit the Yamaha 425hp as the engine has a wider engine mounting bracket)
A cost-effective way to find that extra performance your boat is missing!

1 Piece 5” Manual Jack Plate

This simple and practical design of the 5” manual jack plate is perfect for keeping the costs down and still reaping the benefits of a jacking plate. This plate is rated to 300hp or 280kg (note some Verados engines require the Extreme versions).
Features:

  • 5” Set back
  • 18” width
  • 6” lift
  • 15.4kg total weight
  • Auto grease fittings on both sides.
    o Easy to install.

Offset Wedge Washers

Bobs Machine 5 degree Wedge Washers come in a pack of 4. If you have transom Wedges these washers allow for the full face of the nut to be in contact to insure a strong fit up. These washers are Stainless Steel , CNC machined.

6” Action Hydraulic Jacking Plate

The popular 6” Hydraulic Jack plate offers full lift capabilities under full power. The action series saves the boater having the pump mounted inside the boat and running hoses to the jack plate. With this unit, the pump is mounted in the plate which gives a clean set up.
The wiring harness, relays and rocker style switch is included with this plate.
Bobs Machine Shop offers limited lifetime structure warranty against manufacturing defects and a 5-year Action pump warranty.
Other setbacks are available.
This plate only weighs 22kg and is rated to 300hp or 280kg.

4” Set Back Brackets

BMS produce set back brackets for an option to the boaters to help set their engines back from the transom. This can be for many reasons, like needing to allow the propeller to be in cleaner water to help eliminate any slipping and increase efficiency. These can also be used to help with helping raise the bow if you have boat attitude problems.
All the Bobs set back brackets are made from thick materials (heavy duty 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminium) which makes them the strongest brackets available. They are rated to 550hp.
They offer a 1.5” built in lift and 2 mounting holes. This allows up to 2.5” of lift.
The brackets come predrilled and fit all motors with standard BIA bolt pattern.

6” Set Back Brackets

BMS produce setback brackets for an option to the boaters to help set their engines back from the transom. This can be for many reasons, like needing to allow the propeller to be in cleaner water to help eliminate any slipping and increase efficiency. These can also be used to help with helping raise the bow if you have boat attitude problems.
All the Bobs set back brackets are made from thick materials (heavy duty 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminium) which makes them the strongest brackets available. They are rated to 550hp.
They offer a 1.5” built in lift and 2 mounting holes. This allows up to 2.5” of lift.
The brackets come predrilled and fit all motors with standard BIA bolt pattern.

Boat Props & Docks Jac Plate Distributor

Boat Props & Docks are your official resellers of Bob’s Machine Shop Jacking Plates in Australia. Our knowledge and commitment to you will result in great performance.  Contact us by email or phone. We will get back to you quickly!

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Bob’s Machine Shop Jacking Plates | Yandina, Sunshine Coast, Queensland