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<blockquote data-quote="jsmoody" data-source="post: 438346" data-attributes="member: 15256"><p>Hey fellas. For a while I was about to pull the trigger on a weld-craft with a new 115/80 merc. The longer I put it off the less I could stomach spending 20k on a boat just to cruise the river. I've pretty much settled on piecing one together that will do what I'm looking for. I'm starting to look around again for a motor to put a jet on, but there's so much stuff out there I need to narrow my search a little. I know for sure I want a 2 stroke, but I don't know how old is too old, or if/what outboards are out there that are more inclined to be a good platform for a jet rig. I still may buy a new boat I'm not sure. But it will be something between a 1756 to 1860, because that's the biggest that I can fit on my trailer. Most likely a side console just for the extra room. My search right now is 2 strokes between 90 and 150 hp. There are so many factors though I get lost in it. Like will the right 90 hp carry a full load well enough to choose it over a heavier 150? I want to stay as light as possible in the event I have to wrestle it around. Any suggestions are appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jsmoody, post: 438346, member: 15256"] Hey fellas. For a while I was about to pull the trigger on a weld-craft with a new 115/80 merc. The longer I put it off the less I could stomach spending 20k on a boat just to cruise the river. I've pretty much settled on piecing one together that will do what I'm looking for. I'm starting to look around again for a motor to put a jet on, but there's so much stuff out there I need to narrow my search a little. I know for sure I want a 2 stroke, but I don't know how old is too old, or if/what outboards are out there that are more inclined to be a good platform for a jet rig. I still may buy a new boat I'm not sure. But it will be something between a 1756 to 1860, because that's the biggest that I can fit on my trailer. Most likely a side console just for the extra room. My search right now is 2 strokes between 90 and 150 hp. There are so many factors though I get lost in it. Like will the right 90 hp carry a full load well enough to choose it over a heavier 150? I want to stay as light as possible in the event I have to wrestle it around. Any suggestions are appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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