Description
T-H Marine Hot Shot Jack Plate Hole Shot Verado | Boat Supply Store
Optimize your Mercury Verado's acceleration and stability with the T-H Marine 14" Atlas Series Hot Shot™ Hole Shot Plate. This innovative accessory dramatically improves hole shot performance by 18-20%, reducing acceleration time by 2-3 seconds. By acting as a center trim tab and minimizing water drag during take-off, it allows your vessel to get on plane faster and virtually eliminates porpoising at lower speeds, particularly beneficial for bass boats or flats boats operating in shallow Texas waterways.
Key Features
- Achieve 18-20% better hole shot performance
- Reduce acceleration time by 2-3 seconds
- Minimize water drag during take-off
- Functions as a center trim tab
- Virtually eliminates porpoising at lower speeds
- Compatible with T-H Marine Atlas™ hydraulic jack plates
- Compatible with T-H Marine Z-LOCK™ manual jack plates
- Available with side imaging transducer cut-out on 'T' models
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | T-H Marine Supplies |
| Series | Atlas Series Hot Shot™ |
| Length | 14-inch |
| Engine Compatibility | Mercury Verado |
| Jack Plate Compatibility | T-H Marine Atlas™ Hydraulic and Z-LOCK™ Manual |
| Hole Shot Improvement | 18-20% |
| Porpoising Reduction | Virtual elimination at lower speeds |
| Transducer Cut-Out | Available on 'T' models |
Who This Is For
Boaters with Mercury Verado engines seeking to significantly enhance their boat's acceleration and planing capabilities. Ideal for owners of T-H Marine Atlas™ or Z-LOCK™ jack plates.
How It Compares
| Feature | T-H Marine Hot Shot Jack Plate Hole Shot Verado | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Hole Shot Improvement | 18-20% | Not specified, Not specified as a separate feature |
| Porpoising Reduction | Virtually eliminates at lower speeds | Can help reduce, Can be adjusted to help |
| Center Trim Tab Function | Yes | Can act as one if mounted correctly, No, it's a jack plate |
| Transducer Cut-Out | Available on 'T' models | No, No |
Common Concerns Answered
What if the transducer cut-out on the 'T' model isn't compatible with my specific transducer?
The 'T' model features a specific cut-out designed for common side imaging transducers. If you have a non-standard transducer, consider alternative mounting solutions or consult T-H Marine for compatibility details.
Will this work with my existing jack plate?
The Hot Shot™ Hole Shot Plate is specifically designed to bolt onto the bottom of an existing T-H Marine Atlas™ hydraulic or Z-LOCK™ manual jack plate for optimal integration and performance.
Is the performance improvement worth the cost?
Users consistently report significant gains in hole shot by 18-20% and a reduction in porpoising, directly translating to faster planing and improved handling, which many find to be a valuable performance upgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the T-H Marine Hot Shot™ Jack Plate Hole Shot Plate?
It's an accessory plate that mounts to the bottom of T-H Marine Atlas™ and Z-LOCK™ jack plates, engineered to improve a boat's acceleration out of the water and stabilize it on plane.
How much does the Hot Shot™ improve hole shot performance?
It provides a significant improvement of 18-20%, enabling a 2-3 second faster acceleration time from a standstill.
Can the Hot Shot™ be used with any jack plate?
No, it is specifically designed for compatibility with T-H Marine's Atlas™ hydraulic and Z-LOCK™ manual jack plates.
Does the Hot Shot™ reduce porpoising?
Yes, it acts as a center trim tab and significantly reduces water drag, allowing the boat to stay on plane and virtually eliminating porpoising at lower speeds.
Is the Hot Shot™ difficult to install?
Installation difficulty is rated 2/5, requiring basic mechanical skills. It involves bolting the plate to an existing T-H Marine jack plate, with Verado-specific mounting requiring attention to engine clearances.
