Description
T-H Marine Hot Shot Hole Shot Plate for Verado | Boat Supply Store
Significantly enhance your boat's initial acceleration and planing capabilities with this specialized accessory plate. Engineered to deliver an 18-20% improvement in hole shot, it actively reduces water drag during takeoff and functions as an integrated center trim tab. This design helps maintain a consistent plane at lower speeds, virtually eliminating bothersome porpoising, particularly beneficial for heavier hulls or those running in choppy Texas bays.
Key Features
- Achieve an 18-20% better hole shot
- Reduce water drag on initial takeoff
- Functions as a center trim tab
- Eliminates porpoising at lower speeds
- Designed for Mercury Verado engines
- Bolt-on installation for Atlas™ and Z-LOCK™ jack plates
- Optional transducer cut-outs available
- Dramatically improves acceleration
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | T-H Marine Supplies |
| Series | Atlas Series |
| Model | Hot Shot™ Jack Plate Hole Shot Plate |
| Dimensions | 4-inch |
| Engine Compatibility | Mercury Verado |
| Hole Shot Improvement | 18-20% |
| Functionality | Reduces water drag, acts as center trim tab |
| Transducer Cut-out Option | Yes (Models marked 'T') |
| Jack Plate Compatibility | T-H Marine ATLAS™ and Z-LOCK™ |
Who This Is For
Boaters with Mercury Verado engines and T-H Marine Atlas or Z-LOCK jack plates who seek to dramatically improve their vessel's acceleration and planing efficiency. Ideal for anglers and recreational boaters aiming for quicker time-to-plane and improved stability.
How It Compares
| Feature | T-H Marine Hot Shot Hole Shot Plate for Verado | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Hole Shot Improvement | 18-20% | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Porpoising Reduction | Virtually eliminates at lower speeds | Indirectly through engine height adjustment | Indirectly through engine height adjustment |
| Type | Accessory Plate | Hydraulic Jack Plate | Manual Jack Plate |
Common Concerns Answered
Will this plate work with my non-T-H Marine jack plate?
This Hot Shot™ Jack Plate Hole Shot Plate is specifically designed to bolt directly onto T-H Marine Atlas™ hydraulic and Z-LOCK™ manual jack plates, ensuring optimal compatibility and performance.
Do I need to make significant adjustments after installation?
While users report needing to fine-tune trim settings, the installation is straightforward. The primary benefit is immediate improvement in hole shot and porpoising reduction without complex modifications.
Are the models with transducer cut-outs always in stock?
Availability of specific models, particularly those with transducer cut-outs ('T' designation), can vary. We recommend checking current stock levels for timely acquisition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the percentage improvement in hole shot with the T-H Marine Hot Shot Jack Plate Hole Shot Plate?
The T-H Marine Hot Shot™ Jack Plate Hole Shot Plate provides an improvement of 18-20% in hole shot performance.
How does the Hot Shot plate reduce water drag?
The plate's hydrofoil design creates lift and channels water flow more efficiently during acceleration, thereby reducing drag.
Can this plate be used with manual jack plates?
Yes, T-H Marine offers specific models for their Z-LOCK™ manual jack plates, in addition to their ATLAS™ hydraulic jack plates.
Does the Hot Shot plate help with porpoising?
Yes, the Hot Shot plate acts as a center trim tab and helps to keep the boat on plane, virtually eliminating porpoising at lower speeds.
Are there specific models for transducer cut-outs?
Yes, models marked with a 'T' designation include a side imaging transducer cut-out for convenient installation of compatible sonar equipment.
