I have a 25hp Merc. Where would a feller start looking for a jet lower unit?
I know you loose a lot of HP.... But..
Does anyone use one?
I seen a boat going down 40 the other day with a CDC logo.
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I have a 25hp Merc. Where would a feller start looking for a jet lower unit?
I know you loose a lot of HP.... But..
Does anyone use one?
I seen a boat going down 40 the other day with a CDC logo.
I have a 30 horse Yamaha not sure if it would bolt up but I'd sale the one that came with it. Attachment 119209Attachment 119210
I'm going for a small surface drive mudmotor when my current one dies. I'm tired of fixing it and tired of replacing sheered pins. Did I also mention there is no lower unit to smash?
You could check with your local mercury dealer, it would be a start, they may even be able to guide you in the direction you may need to go to find a used one.
i have a 75 merc on 171/2 ft sea ark might sell. i use it at Mtn. View trout fighing
I have used a jet for many years. They are used more in the mountains in the shallow streams. There are dealers in both Doniphan and
West Plains, Missouri
You may want to look at www.outboardjets.com Take a look at their FAQ page for some good info. Unless I'm wrong, they are the only manufacturer for outboard jet units. They supply all of the OEM jets units.Quote:
Originally Posted by JigginPoleJoe
A 25 HP is too small for a jet. You lose ~30% of your horsepower with a jet. For example I have a 40 HP Mercury Jet, it has the same powerhead as a 60 HP prop, but is only rated for 40 HP at the jet. And yes, I enjoy it greatly!!!
You may want to checkout www.tinboats.net they have an awesome section just for jets on aluminum boats.
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Jet gonna make you catch more fish?
Um....... yea....Quote:
Originally Posted by peterbiltwillie
You check the airport for a jet? Might be a spare laying around.Quote:
Originally Posted by JigginPoleJoe
I would check with some dealers up in North Arkansas where they deal with them more. I'll ask my friend who owns a boat shop in Sherwood and see if he knows where one might be.Quote:
Originally Posted by JigginPoleJoe
I wouldn't put a jet drive on a motor that small. You'll have less than 18 effective HP, and it will go through fuel like crazy. I have a 90/115 HP jet on an 1860 Alweld and it's no speed demon. Jets are great in shallow rivers, but I wouldn't want one for a lake boat.
What Sawdust said about only one manf. of jetdrives is true. Don't think the Yammy will fit your Merc. I ran a 60/40 Merc on my 175 Bass Tracker for a few years. Bought the boat w/ it. Found a 90/65 up here as they are not uncommon for fishing our rivers. The 60/40 just didn't have enough with two people in a loaded boat. You do lose hp/efficiency as said. I love the peace of mind so I guess that's my trade off. You can gain a few mph once up on plane by trimming up a tad too. It removes some of the drag caused by the pickup foot angle when trimmed down. The height of the foot relative to the bottom of your transom is critical too. I think it's +/- 1/4" if I remember right. Had to have a riverboat shop set the 90/65 and they did a sweet job of building a transom riser to get this placement correct. I really love mine. Oh, BTW if people horn in too close you can trim up and it works great to "accidently" give 'em a shower. I almost gave Billbob a washing down on Sardis last spring at the boat launch.
I have a 115 etec with a jet and love. I got mine from The Jet Doctor in ellington mo. The boat is as important as the jet in making it perform so before you spend any money I would talk to them they are good people.
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Thanks for all the info folks!