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    Jet outboard hot rodding/stainless impeller questions

    First off, i have the "AR" pump on my 225 optimax. Reading the outboard jet site it appears that the kit comes with a stainless impeller from the get go. Can anyone else confirm this? Do different impellers have different pitches like prop blades, or?? Next: Does anyone have any legit...
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    Just some fun

    A quick video of me extinguishing a fire. haha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpWVBmFuxoI
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    Super shallow running!

    Check this one out guys. May not be smart, but looks like a ton of fun... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybxy8N1Ohag&feature=related
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    Made a BooBoo....

    Well, As anyone who runs the susky on regular basis knows, the water is getting pretty skinny. I was in a tournament down towards berwick this past saturday. I am not very familiar with the river down that way, as I mostly fish from Wilkes Barre down to Wapwallopen. So to prepare for the...
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    225 Optimax Jet/ G3 HP180.... Results

    So, It has been a long time in the making. I started this trip in the middle of February, and on May 25th, I picked my boat up for what would be the 3rd time charm (see the bottom of this thread for details https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=23662 ). Ended up spending...
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    Prop vs. Jet

    Two comparable boats. One with a 40hp prop motor, and one with a 60/40 jet. Would you notice a difference in performance? IE. holeshot, midrange, top end speed....
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    WTB boat trailer

    Hey all, Like the title says. I am looking for a new, or fairly new trailer for my boat. I have a G3 HP180. Ideally I would like a galvanized trailer, but will consider a painted trailer if it is in really nice shape. If anyone has one, or has any leads on one in the Tri-state area, let me know...
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    Anyone ever installed a large outboard on their boat

    Like the title says. Has anyone ever done their own install/rigging/mounting on a large outboard? (125hp+) I am considering installing my 225/160 optimax myself. I am aware that there is a special hook that threads into the motor on top below the flywheel cover. I have access to a garage with a...
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    WTB 225 optimax Jet pump

    Like the title says, I am looking for a jet pump for a 2004 Mercury Optimax. I know that I can get one new from OutboardJet, but they told me it would be a 7-8 week waiting period. I am fine with used. Anyone have any leads? The Part Number on the website is AR Thanks in advance, Lenny
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    Looking for Jet pump for 225 optimax

    Like the title says, I am looking for a jet pump for a 2004 Mercury Optimax. I know that I can get one new from OutboardJet, but they told me it would be a 7-8 week waiting period. I am fine with used. Anyone have any leads? The Part Number on the website is AR Thanks in advance, Lenny
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    River Smallie Tournament?

    Hope this is in the right section.... Hey all, What are the requirements for organizing a tournament? I would Like to organize some tourneys for this summer and wanted to know what the regulations would be and who I would have to go through to do such a thing. I know this is a pretty broad...
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    Any Steelhead Fishermen here?

    Hey all, Like the title says. I am going on a steelhead trip jan 1st and 2nd to pulaski NY. My plan is to take my 7'6" M action spinning rod, spooled with some light line (4lb), and to also take my heavier of 2 flyrod. I have a 9' mid flex St. Croix 5wt. I'm wondering if the fly rod will be...
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    I need a trailer

    Hey guys, Does anyone within an hour or so of me have a trailer I can rent or borrow? I need to do some repairs on my trailer and really don't want to try and remove the boat from the trailer on Land. I'm in northeast Pennsylvania. Thanks in advance
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    Susquehanna River West Pittston Launch?

    Hope this is the right spot to post this. If not, mods, can you move it to the correct location? Does anyone know if this Launch has been built yet? It looks as though it was proposed in 2009. North Branch Land Trust, Luzerne County - $150,000. The North Branch Land Trust plans to acquire a...
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    Jet Lower on Yamaha Vmax

    Does anyone run a jet lower on a Vmax like a 200-250? If so how does it perform, and what kind of boat are you running? how does it plane out, and what is your top end? Any other suggestions for an OB Jet in this HP range? thanks in advance, Lenny
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    Site for Hot Rodding Mercury outboard?

    I know quads, and two strokes respond very well to minor mods. Does anyone offer mods for 2 stroke mercurys? I have a 98 115 Merc 2 stroke ELPTO with a jet foot on it. Anything i can do to give it some more power? Thanks guys
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    Jet Jon question

    Hey all, I have seen several Jet ski/jon boat rigs, but was wondering if anyone has ever put a Kawasaki Ultra 300x motor in one of these. I know that they are an expensive ski, but in comparison to a 200/140 outboard jet motor, the whole ski can be had for nearly half the price of one of those...
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    New jet guy here

    Hey all, I'm new to this forum, but not new to fishing. I'm a riverholic. I love fishing the suskie. I recently upgraded from my 15' sea nymph with a 20 merc jet to a G3 HP180 with a 115/80. I pick it up tomorrow, and can't wait. I even took fri off from work so I can get out and run it. :)...
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