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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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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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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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12 Dec 2021, 11:01
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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That's impressive for a 60/40 jet.

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Last post by Jim
07 Dec 2021, 06:30
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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29 Oct 2021, 23:38
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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Well ... a hyperdrive can !

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Last post by wyodeputy
26 Oct 2021, 20:37
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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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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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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Last post by idruthrbfishin
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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Last post by idruthrbfishin
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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Last post by newyota
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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24 May 2021, 21:53

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