17
Jun
A properly set up outboard jet will be about 1 12 below the bottom of the hull at the stern. There is a big difference in the jet drive and propped motor.
Thats why jet drive motors are rated 8050 80 hp powerhead but 50 hp jet drive output.
Jon boat with jet drive. Jet jon boats known as jet ski jon boat hybrids have become more common on many rivers. These are unique and usually custom-built jon boats which are powered by jet drive. Theyre similar to but much cheaper alternatives to jet ski boat conversions and jet boats.
You may be wondering. Whats the point of using a jet ski engine on a jon boat. 1996 Sea Nymph S1648 Lunker Jon Just in great little jon boat set up for hours of fishing or ready to go hunting.
1996 Sea Nymph S1648 Lunker Jon powered by a 1995 Johnson 18hp Jet drive engine. Some options included are On Board Battery Charger 55lb Trolling Motor Rod Holders Anchor Mate 2 Pedestal Seats and more. As such jet drives are perfect for flat bottomed vessels Jon Boats used in shallow rocky rivers or in applications where personal safety around the prop would be an issue such as when water skiers climb in and out of the stern of the boat.
Advantages of Jet Drives. Kawasaki jet ski motor on jon boat - youtube 70 mph 100 feet or less dixie twister too tunnel strip boat top gun of wood boats - duration. Jamies seadoo powered bass boat 91310 pt2 jet ski jon Some solo running video of my alumacraft mv1448 with a seadoo inboard jet conversion.
93 hull with the bow extended 12 and floatation. Jet drive propulsion systems are used in everything from personal watercrafts PWCs to runabouts and commercial ferry boats. Some of their strengths include their versatility their performance in shallow draft applications and the use of reverse thrust as a braking system.
However they do not perform well in low-speed environments. 16ft riveted 2014 alumacraft flat bottom jon boat with 2017 25hp mercury jet drive outboard motor. On a 2014 sealion trailerAlso included is a minn kota 70lb thrust 24v powerdrive bow mount troll motor and 2 interstate batterysThe motor is in excellent condition and runs like new.
The troll motor is also like new just needs a foot pedal. The Jet Boat is the ultimate river boat. Designed with a shallow vee delta pad and extra wide bottom this boat can pack a load and navigate through some of the toughest river bed terrain.
For the explorer hunter or prospector this vessel will get you to where you want to go. As far as new jet boats are concerned jet boats can vary from 30000 to 200000 depending on the make of the boat the engine specifics and the various standard or options. The price of new jet boats available online is limited to 2019 and 2020 boats whichunfortunately for our useno one has been reselling just yet.
Specializing in Custom Built Boats Jet Boats Search for Your Jet Drive Kit. Ernies Sales and Service is located in the heart of River Country near Ellington Missouri between Black River and Current River. Running a boat in shallow water is not only a must its a way of life on these rivers.
I bought a Yamaha jet boat without ever even testing a jet boat and really like it. I grew up boating on outboards and sterndrives and the jet boat was a whole new world to me. I really like the boat.
Other than slow speed handling it feels and drives like normal boat. One thing I like is the lack of outdrive maintenance. I would go more toward a well built jon boat.
Weight is your enemy with a jet. A 165 to 18 Wooldridge needs a jet rated motor of at least 150 hp to perform well. A properly set up outboard jet will be about 1 12 below the bottom of the hull at the stern.
My dad used to have a 16 alum. Jon boat with a 50hp yamaha jet drive outboard tiller control. I think this is a little different than the jet drive river boats you might be talking about.
It would run in 2-3 inches of clean water on plane no lie. It would idle in anything as long as the boat was floating. Tips on a jet motor for a jon boat.
There is a big difference in the jet drive and propped motor. The propped motor HP is rated at the prop. Thus you are getting basically 18 hp from the prop.
The jet drive looses approx 30 of the HP thru the jet drive. Thats why jet drive motors are rated 8050 80 hp powerhead but 50 hp jet drive output. 594 Wiconisco Street Millersburg Pennsylvania 17061 United States 717 692-4294.
1996 Sea Nymph S1648 Lunker Jon Just in great little jon boat set up for hours of fishing or ready to go hunting. 1996 Sea Nymph S1648 Lunker Jon powered by a 1995 Johnson 18hp Jet drive engine. Some options included are On Board Battery Charger 55lb Trolling Motor Rod Holders Anchor Mate 2 Pedestal Seats and more.
Outlaw garage is now JDS Outdoors Link to his channel. Jon boats with beefed-up aluminum construction and powered by jet-drive outboards are becoming more popular since they are capable of operating in extremely shallow water. They are thus frequently used in rocky rivers and areas where submerged obstructions such as oyster bars and coral might damage a boat with a deeper draught.
We manufacture extreme shallow inboard jet boats that are made to take abuse and go places you never thought possible. Our boats are relatively compact with plenty of power to navigate the most terrain-restricted waterways around. We have three basic hull sizes which can be customized in a variety of ways to meet the specific.
DURABILITY DEPENDABILITY AND VALUE. The Gator Tough Tunnel Jon for when you want to scout the shallowsthe areas that hold an abundance of untouched fish you must have the equipment that will get you thereand back. Make G3 and Yamaha your fishing partners today.
Jet Drive Transom Saver. By BigTerp 26 Sep 2013 1429. Doing a little bit of google research I found alot of info.
That says you dont need a transom saver with a jet outboard. Something about the ability to lock the motor in the down position which I can do with mine keeps it from stressing the transom.