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Dan
I have a 2003 Montauk 170 with a Merc 2 stroke.
This spring I added a CMC hydraulic jack plate. It has a self contained pump so it doesn't use any storage space.
I have been extremely happy with it. It allows me to get into places that I couldn't reach before and lets me stay longer on a falling tide.
It does change the operating characteristics and it takes a while to get used to the differences.
You can't jump on it with the motor all the way up. You must lower it some to start and then experiment to find the best running height. With the motor up I can run with the bow down and it runs smoother through chop and it does not porpoise as much.