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    Mercury 25hp jet Jon

    Thanks everyone! I love the pods on my 1448. I noticed a huge difference in planning out. My little 15hp 4 stroke prop will plain out and do 14mph with 2 people in it. It wouldn’t get out of the water before the pods. I’m still on the fence of the 25 hp jet. I would just love for someone...
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    Mercury 25hp jet Jon

    I did talk to one dealer. The guy literally shut me down and said it wouldn’t work. I have a 20” transom and a jack plate. I don’t see how it can’t work. Even if i have to build up the back of the boat 5”? What else would they make these small jets for? I understand there are factory built...
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    Mercury 25hp jet Jon

    Really? Figured being just 160 pounds and a rated 25 hp efi Figured they would run pretty good. The boat I want to put it on is a riveted Lowe 1448 mt. The boat is super light I have pods on it and have a 06 15 hp 4stroke now that pushes it around just fine. I’m not out to win the bud shoot...
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    Mercury 25hp jet Jon

    Hello everyone, I seen a post that was from 2012agiy had a grizzly tracker 1448 with a 25hp Merc jet. I’m looking at getting that motor and running it on my 1448. Wondering if transom jack is going to be necessary? Or build the transom to the correct height? Is anyone running that set up? I’ve...
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