Awesome boat. I have a 17'0 and have been debating on weather or not to install a jackplate. Where the trim tabs installed after the jackplate - curios if you felt you needed the tabs with a jackplate or would the jackplate suffice for trim/etc.Thanks
With a heavy engine the setback of the jack plate could work against you, and maybe even introduce a porpoising issue. I’m a big believer in tabs. They will get you on plane faster and in shallower water. They will allow you to stay on plane at slower speeds. Plus, if you go with electric, you can fine tune your ride based on conditions and load. A set of 9x12 Bennet Bolts would be about perfect for a 170.