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Inboard Jets

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Outboard Jets

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O/B Jet links (need some help fleshing this out)

by Ranchero50 » 01 Jun 2015, 19:21

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Jet Pumps:

Outboard Jets Inc. - Outboard Jet Makers

Leeroy's Ramblings - Outboard Jet Maintenance

Enhancing Outboard Jet Performance

Seven...

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The Enhancing Outboard Jet Performance link above mentions a previous article Jetboat Success . Here is a scanned copy of that article.

Here is...

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Last post by redrum
06 Jul 2016, 19:53
Reviews Needed

by Jim » 03 Aug 2015, 07:12

I am looking for REAL content for the homepage, not the fluff you see on the other sites. I want these to be member generated with no agenda behind...

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03 Aug 2015, 07:12
I/B Jet Links

by Ranchero50 » 31 May 2015, 12:06

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Post up your links to manufacturers, suppliers and good sources of info and I'll consolidate them.

Boat Manufacturers:

Engine Powerplants:

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well for power you pretty much got it covered for tin boat power unless you go into V8s,,, for boats using the sportjet ,,, ,,, ,,,

for more...

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16 Jun 2015, 01:13

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New Outboard Jet Boat Owner

by SmallJaws » 07 Oct 2021, 16:14

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I have a Lund 1860 Predator, what is really a Lowe Roughneck 1860 ModV side council with Sponsoms. I have added a plate and put a 80 Merc Jet on it....

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Can you post a picture of your jet foot in relation to the bottom of your boat?

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20 Oct 2021, 14:03
Cutting a tunnel-cost guesstimate?

by fishing66 » 09 Jun 2016, 09:13
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Gang,

First post here, very glad to have found this board. My rig is a Triton 176 with a Merc 90/65. The boat runs great and a river guide said it...

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If you are handy, you might want to consider buying a welder & doing it yourself. There is a learning curve,so it would take some practice on scrap...
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11 Oct 2021, 12:52
Tohatsu 60/40 jet

by Tbradley » 23 Sep 2021, 12:20

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Interested in this motor and looking to see if anyone has this motor or driven one. It has the medium pump on it and weights in I think at around...

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Sorry....I’m talking about the Tohatsu 60/40 four strokes, not the older two strokes. I’ve seen one video of one and looks like Rothwell marine has...

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29 Sep 2021, 09:51
jet/boat options

by newyota » 11 Aug 2021, 20:38

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I know I have been getting some good input on the subject.Been going back and forth on boats mainly and only looking at the 60/40 and 40/30 depending...

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My boat has a pretty big deck so the console is not too far forward. I did see somebody else out on the river yesterday with their console at least...

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Last post by JL8Jeff
20 Sep 2021, 10:36
Which jet

by newyota » 30 Jul 2021, 19:49

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Was looking at a Mercury dealer and a Yamaha dealer today and getting prices and educated on jets and installation.Currently boat I may buy that is a...

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Some people prefer Mercury, others prefer Yamaha. Think the most important thing is having a good dealer.
I own 2 jets...25 Evinrude and a Mercury...

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08 Sep 2021, 17:15
merc 60/40 question

by wadevb1 » 27 Dec 2020, 10:06

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Hello Guys,

Im thinking about re-powering my 16' jon from a 25 prop to a jet. I want to keep weight down and I'm considering a 2 stroke 2002 mercury...

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Curious what you ended up doing here. I took my 16 footer from a 18 HP tiller to a 60/40 with fwd console back in in 2017. Wow, wish I would have...

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30 Aug 2021, 15:02
Ribs cause. Problem with jet?

by newyota » 30 Jul 2021, 19:20

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Sea nymph boat I am looking to buy has a prop and I want to put a jet on it,but I was wondering if the three center ribs would affect performance?

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Depends on how big the ribs are. I have a Crestliner mod. V that has a strong center keel and a rib on either side 6 away, never hasd any trouble in...

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30 Aug 2021, 15:00
Mercury jet drive

by AWP » 24 Aug 2021, 13:05

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V model jet drive have know idea what size Mercury outboard it will fit

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I'm not sure what the 91135 refers to (it might be the serial number) but the V model is a small jet pump for the 18 and 25 hp Mercury motors...

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24 Aug 2021, 20:52
Just getting started. Need help!

by Kwg » 22 Aug 2021, 12:13

I want build a jet John . So far looking at a new Alweld 18’ boat. Not sure if a flat bottom or v front is the best. Pros and con? I’m thinking a...

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22 Aug 2021, 12:13
What to look for on used jet motor.

by newyota » 01 Aug 2021, 07:08

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I may have switched gears and possibly looking at a used 90’s Evinrude jet and is there a few simple things I can look at to check besides obvious...

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Thanks. Good info.

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15 Aug 2021, 14:37
PSA: Outboard Jet Inner Seal

by redrum » 03 Jun 2021, 19:54

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I recently locked up the bearings in my Mercury 90/65 pump. I ordered a replacement bearing kit 429 directly from Specialty Manufacturing so I could...

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I never worked on one of these and may have to in the future but would like to understand,but doesn’t the diagram showing the seal lip facing up like...

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Last post by newyota
30 Jul 2021, 19:14
Looking for Weights of different Hulls

by Ozark River Runner » 18 Feb 2020, 12:19

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Does anyone know a good resource to find the Hull weights of different boats? I am looking at going back to a smaller jet so I can access the upper...

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Sent you a PM.

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Last post by Tbradley
29 Jul 2021, 09:47
Jetstream Cavitation Help PLEASE

by mjpcarbon » 22 Jul 2021, 21:00

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So here is the long story so far.
Recently finished building a JetStream Headwater 10' aluminum boat. Powered by an 04 RXP engine.
The problem Im...

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No, bow down should provide clean water

Is the cavitation (more likely ventilation) worse when you go over chop or wakes?

Have you measured the...

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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
23 Jul 2021, 08:09
Fish finder recommendation

by Creekchub » 19 Aug 2020, 22:06

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Can anyone recommend a fish finder for a jet Jon boat? Also where to mount the transducer?
Thanks

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I have a Humminbird M360 bow mounted on a trolling motor mount, with the SI transducer mounted to it with a bracket I made. It’s only for slow speeds...

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Last post by Drothgeb
01 Jul 2021, 06:37
Explorer Industries 162 Modifications

by Raven205 » 19 Apr 2021, 23:02

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Last spring I picked up a used 2008 Explorer Industries 162 with a Yamaha 60/40 4 stroke. Engine had approximately 80 hours on it.
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Took the boat on a river run on the weekend.

Had my daughter and 4 grandkids on board with fishing stuff and lots of snacks and drinks and 18...

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24 May 2021, 23:33
Need some help with my outboard jet, Mounting height, Spray

by Backroads » 02 Jul 2014, 11:37

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Ok guys, I'm in need of a little help and advice. I'll try to make this as simple and short as I can.

Just put this yamaha 40/28 jet on the back of...

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I’m having the same problem with my Alweld 18/56 flat bottom! I have a 115 Mercury! 0823969D-5717-4369-A400-0D779923A4CA.jpeg...

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Last post by Bunten17
24 May 2021, 21:53
Shenandoah River Water Levels

by Trappernewt » 18 May 2021, 21:19

Can anyone offer advice on what safe water levels would be at the Front Royal and Lynnwood gauges? I’m a new jet boat owner and I’m looking for some...

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Last post by Trappernewt
18 May 2021, 21:19
New river boat (Bratt Trapper)

by Novicaine » 16 Jan 2021, 19:36

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I was planning building a new boat using my old Sportjet 120 this winter, but saw this one for sale, and decided to go for it instead.

It's a 15'...

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Totally sicko! Please post more dets once you've stretched her legs out on the water.

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Last post by StrmChzr
02 May 2021, 15:42
Mercury water pump

by JohnnyRazorhead » 07 Mar 2021, 19:36

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Would anybody happen to know the part number for the Mercury water pump kit for a 2010 60/40 jet 4 cylinder? I am struggling with different numbers....

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Marine engine.com and Crowley marine also have excellent parts breakdown, I recently ordered parts for several motors and the motor serial #'s are...

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28 Apr 2021, 17:42
River boat

by Superfly Silverfox » 20 Dec 2020, 09:12
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Hey folks I have a 700 cc two stroke jet ski engine and jet. I also got a 14’ x 4.6”aluminum Jon boat !

I cut down the ski , it runs now.
Time to...

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Boat is sold.

Thanks for the help and guidance.

Maybe I’ll get a kit boat some day to build!
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21 Apr 2021, 20:08
New to this group have a boat question

by Zeb » 16 Apr 2021, 23:57

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I've been around boats most of my life and jet boats on and off for last 25 years. I recently purchased a Jetcraft built in 1987 it's 18' long and no...

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Jetcraft made a few inboard jet models and I wonder if they took one of those boats and never cut it for the jet openings and just put an outboard on...

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Last post by JL8Jeff
21 Apr 2021, 09:51
Mec 150hp 4s , Jet what RPMs are getting

by atvalaska » 12 Mar 2021, 18:48

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pro xs , I have a 6000rpm limit , and a 5250 low end but 5050 to 5100 is all the max i see , whats yours doing . OBJ in CA ain't taking calls , id...

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Sounds about right. I have a Yamaha and get 5200 max. Outboard jets has them run at a lower rpm, as the pump is more efficient that way

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06 Apr 2021, 02:12

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