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

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

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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

Last post by riverbud55 « 16 Jun 2015, 01:13
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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.

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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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New Jet Motor advice for 16’ Xpress

New Jet Motor advice for 16’ Xpress

Last post by Scott F « 19 Feb 2020, 19:36
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by CaveEagle225 » 17 Feb 2020, 20:46

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I have a 16’ Xpress that seems wider than most Jons at around 75” wide ad the back. It has been running great with a 25hp Mercury 2 cycle, but much...

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My boat was designed for a jet. No tunnel, but the transom is taller in the center instead of straight across. I had that motor on a different boat...

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19 Feb 2020, 19:36
The Outboard Jet Rock Ejector

Last post by Riverdog « 18 Feb 2020, 19:03

by Riverdog » 18 Feb 2020, 19:03

Interesting new stomp grate for outboard jets. This one has a remote lever. The only other outboard stomp grate I've seen, you still had a lever on...

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18 Feb 2020, 19:03
Looking for Weights of different Hulls

Last post by JL8Jeff « 18 Feb 2020, 13:32
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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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You can check the NADA guides for some of the manufacturers. They usually show the weight of the bare hull.

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18 Feb 2020, 13:32
rhino jet jon

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by brianb2247 » 29 Jul 2014, 12:54
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Just ordered a 1448 rhino boat from james river jets .125 thickness. puttig a center console in it.
Putting a newly rebuilt tigershark 640 engine in...

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Well I posted this for sale I have over $6000 just in parts asking $7500. Obo been a great boat losing interest in jet boats

Wanting to build a...
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15 Feb 2020, 18:36
Etec G2 Jets are Finally Ready to Go!

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by Seth » 07 Feb 2020, 12:46

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98 johnson 50 hp spl any good

Last post by nccatfisher « 04 Feb 2020, 23:24
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by gieser121 » 02 Feb 2020, 20:20

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Hi folks this is my first post ..

I'm looking at a 98 Johnson 50 hp SPL 2 cylinder outboard motor ,my plan was to put a jet pump on it .
I have no...

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The OMCs are good motors and obviously you aren't worried about fuel consumption so it may be worth it. I would bet when it is all said and done...

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04 Feb 2020, 23:24
Yamaha 784cc into welded mod-v hull

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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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Todd, thanks for the insight.

Re: runaway engine, I've definitely experienced this. Pulling choke out did shut it down.

I thought I'd have more...
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02 Feb 2020, 15:20
Converting a prop outboard to jet

Last post by turbotodd « 18 Jan 2020, 00:04
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by coosa » 30 Oct 2019, 20:09

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Hello all - I have a 2010 G3 with a 50 hp Yamaha 2 stroke set up with stick steering. I've had it a few months and have already damaged 2 props while...

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Yes jet foot outboards are sensitive to height and setup.

Also the shift cable is a little different, I can't say if your original cable will work...

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18 Jan 2020, 00:04
New member, new project...

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by DirtyD » 09 Jul 2017, 20:06
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It's a 1448 monark with a 587, and 144mm pump with no trim. Used factory shoe, so it's 1 degree down...ish.

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Thank you for the info. I was wondering why the speed was so low, now I see it is a 56hp engine. I am thinking to use a Rotax GTX 185 with Turbo on a...
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06 Jan 2020, 16:21
Tracker Grizzly Hull

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by jcranchjames » 05 Jan 2020, 22:07

I see many posting with modifications to the Tracker Grizzly Jon Boats. Has any taken the time to document the Modified V and/or the complete Hull in...

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05 Jan 2020, 22:07
Sketchy Shallow Run

Last post by jtf « 21 Nov 2019, 10:05
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by RiverBottomOutdoors » 12 Sep 2019, 12:49

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Shallow, rocky, sketchy run to fish a stretch of river I've been wanting to hit for a couple of years. This run is pretty much the limit for my G3...

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Having used both anchors in many bottom structures and river conditions, the toothed anchor is a bit better holder and easier to un-stick in rocky...

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Last post by jtf
21 Nov 2019, 10:05
Jet Boating Tips/Advice

Last post by jtf « 21 Nov 2019, 09:26
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by Cheveys » 16 Nov 2019, 02:40

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Just got my first jet boat its a 18ft alumacraft with a 115 mercury. Took it out for a short run for the first time today and i loved it. I know...

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Look for the most undisturbed water flow. That can be a vee or slick, deeper water. To go down, I turn the bow upstream and use the trolling motor to...

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Last post by jtf
21 Nov 2019, 09:26
Registering homemade vessel in Florida

Last post by 86tuning « 17 Nov 2019, 17:13
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by barney » 06 Nov 2019, 12:25

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Has anyone registered a jet jon as a homemade vessel in Florida?

New guy here in Florida, been lurking a while reading jet jon builds and I have...

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My understanding was that the horsepower rating of the hull only applied to outboard engines. Since the jet motor is now inboard, the HP rating does...

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Last post by 86tuning
17 Nov 2019, 17:13
torn weld repairs?

Last post by maintenanceguy « 11 Nov 2019, 17:17
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by cerevisiaephilus » 03 Nov 2019, 18:46

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I have a 16'x56 flat bottom welded jon (Weldbilt) with a Yamaha 60/40 tiller. Purchased new in 2014. You guys were really helpful when I was looking...

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I took all of the weight off of the knee brace on my boat. I added a piece of rectangular tube behind the rear bench seat and used two pieces of 3/8...

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Last post by maintenanceguy
11 Nov 2019, 17:17
Impeller polishing

Last post by handyandy « 11 Nov 2019, 10:48
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by Xpress165 » 11 May 2019, 15:50

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Anyone have their impeller polished and any shoe work done? Saw a guy on Facebook river rat pump worx that does it. People claim they get 2-3 more...

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I'm usually not looking for gravel/sand but my main river when it gets really low late summer/early fall is when smallie fishing is best, and some...

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Last post by handyandy
11 Nov 2019, 10:48
Merc 80 Jet Enough for my 1860??

Last post by handyandy « 11 Nov 2019, 10:37
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by flex2win » 25 Aug 2019, 21:46
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Currently running an Alumacraft MV 1860 w a 50hp Merc 4 stroke, Atlas Micro Jacker, Solas 11p Stainless. I see 32mph right now with this set up....

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An 1860 will be fine with a115/80 unless the boat is a pig weight wise, it won't scream, but it should plane out just fine. The funny thing a lot of...
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Last post by handyandy
11 Nov 2019, 10:37
Etec 60HO

Want real world numbers

Last post by handyandy « 11 Nov 2019, 09:40
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by RyanC » 06 Jun 2019, 11:28

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I have been on here snooping around for some time learning all I can about outboard jets. I am in the planning stages of a 1852 blazer sport. It is...

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I'd say 34-36mph depending on load and setup, sure some 60/40's are seeing this, but it will beat a 60/40 by far when your loaded down in terms of...

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11 Nov 2019, 09:40
1958 Crestliner Jet Streak Restoration

1958 Crestliner Jet Streak Restoration

Last post by Riverdog « 27 Oct 2019, 14:29
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by Nilz » 25 Oct 2019, 13:42

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Hello everyone! I recently acquired a 1958 Crestliner Jet Streak. I saved it from certain doom (junk yard). It looks like it is in decent shape but...

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That sounds like an awesome project. This section is for inboard and outboard jet boats. Try asking in the boat house section.

If someone can't...

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Last post by Riverdog
27 Oct 2019, 14:29
Jon boat advice

Last post by bwag « 10 Oct 2019, 11:07
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by bwag » 18 Aug 2019, 12:23

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Looking at getting a used jon boat with a jet outboard. Live in California and would use it in the sloughs for ducks and on the lower klamath/rogue...

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It's a jet tunnel, the prop tunnel for that year has the center console more in the middle not forward.

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10 Oct 2019, 11:07
Value Jet/Jon

Last post by jasm2 « 09 Oct 2019, 09:31
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by jtf » 11 Sep 2019, 11:59

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This is probably a stupid question...but...I put together a 1648 Weldbilt jet/jon vee and want to go bigger. It's got 10hrs on a new 50/35 Tohotsu...

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I have a welded 2002 1542 Grizzly with the split back seat. I'm about to put a 20/25 2 stroke on it and ill let you know how it does.

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Last post by jasm2
09 Oct 2019, 09:31
Longtail run up the river like a Jet?

Last post by Riverdog « 20 Sep 2019, 17:54
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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've suggested a mud motor section with no luck. I've been thinking about putting a longtail on my 12ft jon. It would be great for those times when...

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Last post by Riverdog
20 Sep 2019, 17:54
Side imaging and shallow water. Perfect combo.

Last post by Riverdog « 30 Aug 2019, 18:14
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by Riverdog » 24 Jul 2019, 18:46

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I have never thought spending much for a shallow water fish finder was a good idea. The area covered in 3-7 feet of water just wasn't much help...

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Yes. This is my first SI fish finder and I'm still experimenting with settings.

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Last post by Riverdog
30 Aug 2019, 18:14
Anyone here have or know someone with K5?

Last post by Whitaker201 « 30 Aug 2019, 13:39
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by redrum » 17 Jul 2019, 16:53

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I'd like to talk to someone who has had K5 installed on a jet boat to see if it is worth the money. My opinion, wetlander is not.

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I'd like to hear opinions to on the K5 and places that install.

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Last post by Whitaker201
30 Aug 2019, 13:39
Running a side channel

Last post by Riverdog « 26 Aug 2019, 17:39
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by Riverdog » 07 Aug 2019, 18:28

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26 Aug 2019, 17:39
New boat build - 1648 Grizzly with 60/40 Jet

Last post by NVswitch « 23 Aug 2019, 21:56
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by Fishigan » 19 Jul 2019, 18:37

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Hey guys, I've been a lurker here a while but figured I'd share my new boat build. I got a very good deal on a lightly used 60/40 Mercury Fourstroke...

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Cool Project

I just purchased a used Grizzley 1648 with a 30 hp Merc prop. i am converting it to a small fly fishing skiff.

1. I am also adding...

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Last post by NVswitch
23 Aug 2019, 21:56
Twin jets

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 20 Jul 2019, 16:46
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by Snowshoe » 20 Jul 2019, 15:16

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Can you run 2 120hp jets on a regular V hull boat? A friend just purchased one and I don't have a clue and neither does he. He bought it for speed.

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I have always heard that 2 engines are much less efficient than 1 of the combined hp. Not sure what the beam is on that 16 ft boat but 2 120 hp...

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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
20 Jul 2019, 16:46
weak reverse throttle

Last post by JL8Jeff « 09 Jul 2019, 22:58
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by kentam » 09 Jul 2019, 09:22

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I have a 90 HP outboard that has a weak throttle response when the control box is shifted into reverse. The forward has full throttle response. I...

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It sounds like there is too much slack so if you can tighten that up, it should help the reverse, the start up lever and even forward should come in...

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09 Jul 2019, 22:58

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