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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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Evinrude/Johnson 50/35 Jet Owners, Typical RPMs @ WOT?

by Canadian Dave » 13 Aug 2017, 13:29

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Hi Folks,

I just finished working through some mechanical problems with my new-to-me 1996 Evinrude 50/35 jet. I believe that I've identified and...

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I have the same issue. Did you ever find a way to get higher rpms?

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02 Sep 2022, 21:24
Jet boat build.

by Bob_esper » 11 Jul 2022, 16:17

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Long time reader, first time poster. . .
Figured I'd share some pics of my new build as it's taking shape.
I live in middle Tn and fish our local...

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One is a bait/livewell tank. The other is storage. I made the bait tank oval to help keep fish alive and decided to just make the two match. Got the...

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22 Aug 2022, 10:41
Longtail run up the river like a Jet?

by Mack in N.C. » 17 Sep 2019, 23:38

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see it here.....1 big rapid 1/2 way into video.

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I have very limited experience with Jets, Long Tails and Hyperdrive but from what I do have if you are going to be in different types of water with...

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Last post by Hunt2871
18 Aug 2022, 09:30
F/N/R lever, hot foot - RXT215 to 16/60 Jet Jon

by alldaysit » 15 Aug 2022, 01:02

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Hi y’all.

I need a solution to the F/N/R lever. Any options out there? I have the factory one but I don’t necessarily love it.

I also ordered s...

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I understand that.

The hot foot is for the throttle.

I’m looking for any input for an aftermarket lever for the replacement OEM F/N/R.

Sent...

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15 Aug 2022, 21:07
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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So your saying the Tohatsu is out performing the Merc with a bigger load?? I would’ve thought the Merc with the large pump would’ve been better with...

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01 Aug 2022, 10:04
G3 Pulls to the right

by thefoz » 29 Jul 2022, 12:01

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Hi-New to jet boats,bought my G3 1860 90/65 1 year ago. Ever since i bought it it has a slight pull to the right.I had all prop boats before so they...

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If you go on outboard jets site they have a write up on how to fix this. Basically you tweak the nozzle just slightly. I also have a 90/65 yamaha but...

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Last post by Bob_esper
29 Jul 2022, 13:47
Running a side channel

by Riverdog » 07 Aug 2019, 18:28
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24 Jul 2022, 08:41
83 Johnson 25 hp

by Doghunter89 » 09 Jul 2022, 20:37

I have a 1983 Johnson 25 hp it runs good except when you give it full throttle it kicks out of gear I was wondering if there may be an adjustment of...

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09 Jul 2022, 20:37
Yamaha 70hp Conversion

by Blue Dawg » 02 Jun 2022, 14:04

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Considering converting my 2019 70hp Yamaha from prop to a jet. How involved, costly, worth it? Most water I now fish in is rocky. Opinions please.

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This is a 50/35 that had the lower unit swapped out on my son's boat. I cut the angle and had it mounted...

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Last post by Wirenut
08 Jul 2022, 16:58
New boat

by Wirenut » 11 Jun 2022, 14:10

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New to me 2019 Alweld 1652 jc. Headed to the river this evening

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Plenty stable and plenty fast. This is my 1st 4 stroke. I love it. I still have 2-2 strokes but don’t know how much water they’ll see for a while

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11 Jun 2022, 22:05
2022 G3 17' CCJ - Rigging

by FuzzyGrub » 29 Apr 2022, 08:08
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So this is not a true project thread, but about rigging out a new boat, and adjustments made after some use. In fact, outside of a lite 14' semi-v,...

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I sent you an IM. :)
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10 Jun 2022, 11:10
1994 Johnson 50/35 Water Pump

by BigTerp » 06 Apr 2022, 10:49

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Getting my boat back out and ready for fishing now that my son is interested and old enough to go fishing on it. It's sat more or less for the past 2...

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Thanks!!

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Last post by BigTerp
06 Apr 2022, 15:27
Grumman 1649 SC Jet conversion Fabricator needed

by joedavis44 » 06 Mar 2022, 10:18

Hey Guys,
New here and have read through a number of topics and builds. I have a gruman 1648 side console that I would like to convert to a jet boat...

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06 Mar 2022, 10:18
design question for 144mm yamaha pumps

by thefirstbert » 10 Feb 2022, 21:04

Hey guys n gals
Im working on the rough design part of my boat build. i am trying to get a rough estimate of my engine compartment but I dont have...

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Last post by thefirstbert
10 Feb 2022, 21:04
Looking to trade a good running 90/65 2 stroke

by raymillsus » 03 Jan 2022, 22:49

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I am looking to trade my 90/65 2 stroke for a 115/80 Optimax or 2+2. With an Older boat, I can not justify the cost of a new 4 stroke.

Does anyone...

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I went ahead and put a deposit on a 125 2+2 that my mechanic will be adding a pump to. He said that it will give me 90HP at the Pump. THat is the Max...

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06 Jan 2022, 23:20
G model outboard jet

by SethBurnett95 » 28 Dec 2021, 22:51

I have a 1981 115 mercury with g pump. I’m planning to rebuild the power head soon. But my neighbor has a merc 175 v6. I’m thinking the props are not...

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Last post by SethBurnett95
28 Dec 2021, 22:51
Kicking around building a Jet Jon?

by Huntxtrm » 19 Dec 2021, 19:39

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First off, I stumbled on to this forum! Its got a lot of good stuff on it. I wish I would have been here when i rebuilt my 89 bass Tracker!

Anyway,...

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Go for it , I did and loved it!

I have a thread here and you should see it.

I have another project 1997 SLT900 two stroke I’m using next.

Your...

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Last post by Superfly Silverfox
20 Dec 2021, 10:57
Hydrofoil on a Jet Outboard

by Jetjeff » 12 Dec 2021, 10:02

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I’m new to the forum but having scanned through the post I can tell their is a good pool of knowledge here concerning outboard jet performance....

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From what I've read (and I think I contacted the company as well) they help with bigger jet motors, not the smaller ones like my 60/45. They might...

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Last post by JL8Jeff
12 Dec 2021, 11:01
New Hull

by SethBurnett95 » 28 Oct 2021, 00:12

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So I have 1983 35 horse Evinrude with the Q pump on a riveted 1975 1644 MonArk. Pushes it with me 25 to 27mph with manual trim set all the way down....

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Well if I did get a blazer if would be bare bones. I’d definitely run a stick steer to save weight. I’ve seen where custom jet boats had the new...

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Last post by SethBurnett95
29 Oct 2021, 23:38
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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Last post by Striper57
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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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
11 Oct 2021, 12:52
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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20 Sep 2021, 10:36

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