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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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Jet/transom angle

by Creekchub » 17 Sep 2020, 21:18

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I’m trying to tweak my new to me boat’s performance and I’m concerned about the jet angle. There are transom wedges installed that increase the angle...

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You might be better off having them raise the transom by building it up. You would still need to have holes redrilled for mounting the motor in a...

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Last post by JL8Jeff
21 Sep 2020, 23:01
Shift cable for Yamaha big tiller

by Cubman » 02 Sep 2020, 23:49

I installed a big tiller on my 90 Yamaha jet. I would like to find a shift cable about 4' long to go directly to the mounting bracket on the jet...

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02 Sep 2020, 23:49
Splash wells

by newyota » 27 Aug 2020, 20:03

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If I would intend to use a boat on bigger bays are ones with splash wells highly recommended?

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Dale, that scenario is something I always have to watch out for in my jon boat. One rogue wave and the boat will be doing submarine duty.

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Last post by eeshaw
29 Aug 2020, 09:31
Great Lake boats

by newyota » 27 Aug 2020, 20:01

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I see boats advertised as a Great Lakes boat..what is special about them or different than others of similar design?Just been looking at used...

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This is my 18 foot AceCraft. Powered by a 60 horse Evinrude. I use it on Lake Erie with no problem.

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29 Aug 2020, 21:17
Need help finding Crestliner decal

by skanders01 » 26 Aug 2020, 08:19

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I am in need of some replacement decals for my 1967 Crestliner 12' Sportsman restoration project. Have searched the internet for hours but can not...

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If you can find a good legible picture of the decals you can go to a sign shop and get some made. A lot of these shops do graphics that they apply to...

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Last post by eeshaw
27 Aug 2020, 08:50
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?
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I mounted mine at the bottom of the transom. Nothing special about it.

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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
25 Aug 2020, 07:21
1236 waverunner 801cc project

by Chuckj88 » 18 Aug 2020, 20:40

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I have a few questions. The ski is a 01 yamaha xl800 I have already started to cut hull for drivetrain. I was wanting to get a general idea if you...

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Well there is no rule says you have to run wide open throttle.

Power trim is a good deal, it is hard to forecast what thrust angle to place pump...

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18 Aug 2020, 21:34
Yamaha 40/30 4 stroke?'s

by Tbradley » 03 Aug 2020, 10:36

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I've PM'ed a few members on here that have or had this motor and asked them about their setups, but haven't gotten any responses. I'm looking to get...

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If anyone else have the Yamaha 40/30 with any input?

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17 Aug 2020, 09:54
New intake assembly

by 1gr8bldr » 25 May 2020, 17:14

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Any recommendations on a new intake assembly for a Yamaha f150? I see Wooldridge has a carbon type version. Mine's beat all to he11. Been welded on...

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Where did you get the fins?

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Last post by Creekchub
13 Aug 2020, 21:41
Alarm question

by Creekchub » 08 Aug 2020, 17:30

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I went on the river today and had an issue I’d like some advice on. I struggled trailering my new to mr boat in the current. Long story short, I got...

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Our ramp is at an angle to the river so the current is going against you at 45 degrees. If the river is really low, current is minimal. Then,...

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Last post by JL8Jeff
10 Aug 2020, 10:22
Jet height and angle

by Creekchub » 04 Aug 2020, 20:47

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Good afternoon
First time poster and new to me jet Jon boat.

I bought a 17’ express boat with a Honda 50/35 jet. Ideally I would have liked a...

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You can raise your motor some more. Depends on what shape your boat bottom is and your impeller you can raise it so the bottom is about even with the...

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07 Aug 2020, 19:46
Gap between foot and tunnel

by LoomisIMX » 04 Aug 2020, 13:14

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I recently purchased a 1656 G3 ccj dlx with 60/40 jet. The boat was set up by factory and untouched by previous owner. From everything I've seen and...

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That boat is pretty heavy so there probably isn't much left for that motor to help with. The pods might add a little drag as well so you're doing...

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Last post by JL8Jeff
06 Aug 2020, 14:48
30 mercury jet on a sea ark 16/52

Is this a good fit?

by Luvbrownfish » 05 Jul 2020, 12:14

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Hello everyone. I have a question for you river jet guys. I’m thinking of buying a sea ark 16/52. I’m trying to stay as light as possible weight...

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I agree!! The tiller makes for soooo much quicker steering. Just a tip anybody that's getting a custom hull like Alweld, Blazer etc... can have the...

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Last post by Tbradley
05 Aug 2020, 10:15
Tracker topper 1542 with jet

by canadianjet89 » 21 Jul 2020, 00:12

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Hey guys,
I have a 2020 25hp mercury jet in the garage and I’m curious if it’s be enough to move a 1542 half decent. I figured the 1542 at only 190lb...

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agreed transom just needs to be tall enough so the front of the jet intake is level with the bottom or the hull

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Last post by handyandy
30 Jul 2020, 13:18
Pontoon JET

by Crazyboat » 27 Jul 2020, 17:24

Anyone here ever take an old toon and open the logs then drop in a jetski engine?

It's something I'd love to see done. I say see done because I...

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Last post by Crazyboat
27 Jul 2020, 17:24
2020 mercury 40hp jet

40 jet

by canadianjet89 » 19 Jul 2020, 10:02

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What’s going on guys!
New to posting but have done a lot of reading on here after getting suckered into a grizzly 1448 with a 25hp jet from bass...

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Post a picture of how your current setup looks with the motor down in the running position. Were you getting a lot of sprayback over the back of the...

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Last post by JL8Jeff
27 Jul 2020, 10:37
Running a side channel

by Riverdog » 07 Aug 2019, 18:28
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22 Jul 2020, 14:35
Yamaha 784cc into welded mod-v hull

by 86tuning » 19 Nov 2017, 17:52
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Noob here, in the dreaming/preliminary stages of building a shallow river runner to access fly spots in southwestern BC. I've been lurking for a...

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Well the shaft finally arrived in Ontario after 5 week hiatus. Apparently the Post Office in Missisauga was shut down several times. But it was...
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12 Jul 2020, 23:52
Reverse Gate bushings and stiff throttle

by Tenner » 18 Jun 2020, 09:56

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I have a mid 90s 200hp Mercury on a 2072 fisher. When the motor is off I can shift from N to F no problem. When the motor is at idle in N it will go...

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I should be stopping by the boat today so I'll try to remember to check it.

I checked the motor today and the reverse gate has a little play but it...

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Last post by JL8Jeff
26 Jun 2020, 09:53
1996 Bass track 18 jet boat with 95xr motor

Wear ring issues

by Spartanbassin » 11 Apr 2020, 11:10

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Last fall my my dad and I got a new to us bass track jet boat. We knew of a couple issues which we fixed already but on we are having trouble with is...

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Here are 2 photos of the jet that you was wondering about

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25 Jun 2020, 08:11
Jetboat hull reinforcement, HDPE or UHMW?

by squeekycurd » 23 Jun 2020, 14:58

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Hi all,
Long time lurker, new member. Ive spent the past few months swapping a Polaris SLTX 1050cc 2 stroke/jet pump into a 1975 Starcraft aluminum...

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Yes Foamular. I used it in under the floor of my boar, as did many others.

For your V bottom, I would get 1/2 inch thick & cut the profile for that...

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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
25 Jun 2020, 08:07
Custom Pods

by 1gr8bldr » 19 May 2020, 13:15

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Looking for some fabrication input. My boat don't need pods, but it could have some advantages. I have always said that if you buy a new boat with...

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I had custom pods added to my 1654 Tracker Grizzly and they made a huge difference!! My boat was a CC and had a mercury 90/75 jet. The console was...

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18 Jun 2020, 09:51

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