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<blockquote data-quote="Flyfreak288" data-source="post: 492905" data-attributes="member: 32181"><p>Hey guys,</p><p></p><p>I am looking for first hand experience with adding pods to jet outboard jon boats. I have a 1448 nova pro weld (mod v) with a 40 hp merc 2 stroke. Boat is rated for max 30 hp so I sit a little low in the rear. My battery is in the front of boat and my fuel tank is in the center of the boat.</p><p></p><p>Honestly my performance is great with one or two guys. I get up on plane pretty fast and I can run 27 mph solo and 22-24 mph with two guys.</p><p></p><p>I have a few reasons why I am considering adding pods. First off, I use my boat as a power drifter for trout fishing. I row it just like a drift boat and it would be nice to have less draft in the rear of the boat when rowing over shallow gravel bars. Secondly I am afraid to get on step in water less that 2 ft deep because I sit low in the rear and will suck up gravel. Third, on occasion I run with three guys and I have issues getting on plane but once I get up on plane I can run decently well. I was thinking it may help me get up on step faster on the rare occasion I run 3 guys.</p><p></p><p>Yes I will make sure the pods are angled up and not flush with the bottom to make sure they don’t create drag and yes I will be welding them on to the hull.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Flyfreak288, post: 492905, member: 32181"] Hey guys, I am looking for first hand experience with adding pods to jet outboard jon boats. I have a 1448 nova pro weld (mod v) with a 40 hp merc 2 stroke. Boat is rated for max 30 hp so I sit a little low in the rear. My battery is in the front of boat and my fuel tank is in the center of the boat. Honestly my performance is great with one or two guys. I get up on plane pretty fast and I can run 27 mph solo and 22-24 mph with two guys. I have a few reasons why I am considering adding pods. First off, I use my boat as a power drifter for trout fishing. I row it just like a drift boat and it would be nice to have less draft in the rear of the boat when rowing over shallow gravel bars. Secondly I am afraid to get on step in water less that 2 ft deep because I sit low in the rear and will suck up gravel. Third, on occasion I run with three guys and I have issues getting on plane but once I get up on plane I can run decently well. I was thinking it may help me get up on step faster on the rare occasion I run 3 guys. Yes I will make sure the pods are angled up and not flush with the bottom to make sure they don’t create drag and yes I will be welding them on to the hull. [/QUOTE]
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