Recent content by archery68

I agree with dhoganjr. I have zero experience with an 1860 but the times I have discussed going larger than my 1852 with my dealer he has told me more than once to stay with an 1856 if the motor I’m going to get/afford is the 115/80. I do think his word for the 1860 with the 115/80 is...

Sorry I do not know mileage. I used to run a two stroke years ago, it was a 40 but 28 at the jet. Speed wise probably not quite as fast as my 4 stroke 60/40. I would have 2 six gallon tanks with me in my old set up. It was a 2004 johnson. Would run where I do now and a lot of times would go...

I’m not an expert. My opinion only. I think the 80 would work on your 1860. Depends of course how much gear your going to have, and also how many other people. I’m saying this only if it’s the factory jetted 80. The factory 80 jets are 115 hp motors but are 80 at the Jet/pump. That would be the...

I run a 1852 blazer ss with a merc four stroke. Have a 9 gallon gas tank and starter battery in very rear of boat with deck lids over both. I have two seats in the rear with live wells under the seats. In spring is only time I use live wells for live wells. Rest of time they are dry storage. I...

If your on Facebook I suggest go to semo jet boat enthusiast page and join. Unbelievable amount of knowledge on there. I would ask your question and you will get several relies. Several dealers, mechanics, fabricators are members and always chime in and are very helpful. I live in south central...

Sorry, the dealer screwed the plate to the ribs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I purchased the vertical rod holders from Cabelas and gave them to my jet boat dealer when I ordered my new boat. He welded aluminum plate to the ribs then carpeted the plate. Screwed the rod holders to the plate. I was constantly getting into my rods when I had the horizontal rod savers with...

Look at some Blazer boats. Very pleased with mine. They make many different sizes and for short shaft or long shaft motors. Very nice people to deal with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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What riverdog said!!!! I have two livewells under rear seats in my tiller jet boat. When I start catching keepers, pull the plugs and throw the fish in. If I move to another spot to fish that’s a ways, I will put the plug back in for the move then pull it when I stop. Never lose any fish. When...

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I run an 18ft blazer with a 60/40 Mercury 5 stroke. I love open floor plan. I fish in the spring and then just play in the summer with my family along. I have front deck with 15 inch extension. That’s where my tm battery goes along with tackle, life jackets, clothes, etc. in the summer I have...

We have gravel and rocks. The water is very clear so you can see what your about to hit and dodge it. Mine is an .80 gauge and runs great with the 60/40 Mercury 4 stroke. Mid 30's downstream. I know that blazer makes a .100 gauge and not sure but think you can order heavier, not sure on that...

There are tons of tin cans on rivers everywhere then!!! They must be doing something right at the blazer factory. Not tin can I assure you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

where in south central Missouri? Reason I ask is I'm from Willow springs mo and to the east of here there are all kinds of boat dealers that know their stuff about jets and will build you a boat to your specs and preferred layout. They know how to set jets up and they run great and will run...