reedjj
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Unfortunately I let all the Florida people talk me out of a jet boat on my last build. After I got my boat built and out on the water I confirmed that my idea of using a jet would have been perfect for getting back where I want to go. Shallow spring fed creeks with many logs under the water.
Everyone said I would suck sand and grass in the impeller. I have yet to see any grass. and I have only hit my prop on the sand bottom 2 times. If I had a jet I would have had at least 6 inches of clearance and probably would have never hit any of the many logs I have come in contact with.
I really like the 1542 Alumacraft I have now, I am in the process of talking with a guy to fab me some small pods for it. That should help me out with the draft in the rear. I am still toying with the idea of getting a jet kit for the 1999 Merc 25hp 2smoker I have now. I would add a 30hp Merc Carb if I put the jet kit on it since they are the same motor. I have looked at the outboard jet website and it looks like they carry a jet kit for the 1999 Merc 25hp 2 stroke. Does anyone know about how much it would cost?
After I hit my first log I started looking at the Alweld 1552 https://www.alweld.com/custom_boats_flat_bottom.html. I like the 15 foot length of my current boat and really like the idea of the welded hull, another 10 inches of width, the 20 inch transom, 22 inch side height (vice 21 on my Alumacraft) and the 40hp max on the 1552 Alweld! If only I could go back in time this is the boat I would have got in the first place.
I would like to set it up with a side console and a Tohatsu MD35Jet. I really like the Tohatsu because its a 50hp powerhead with 35hp at the jet. Its also a 2 stroke and only weighs 197lbs https://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/35jet_spec.html.
I have always been a Mercury guy but Merc 40Jet is only 30hp at the jet and weighs 223lbs (Tohatsu makes all Mercs 35hp and under anyway). It weighs more and has less power?????????? Same with the Yamaha.
Is there an outboard jet that has an even 40hp At the jet???? Maybe an E-tech? I cant find any info on their website about jet outboards.
If I go with the Alweld I will sell the Alumacraft after this summer and put some $$$$$ towards the Alweld. I like the Alweld 1552 LA model because it has the bigger deck and comes with pedestal seat bases installed front and rear. This Alweld 1552 LA in olive drab, with a TohatsuMD35Jet, rigged out with a side console, and perforated alum floor is my ultimate dream boat. Small, fast, shallow!
Any opinions, or advice on this?
Thanks in advance.
Everyone said I would suck sand and grass in the impeller. I have yet to see any grass. and I have only hit my prop on the sand bottom 2 times. If I had a jet I would have had at least 6 inches of clearance and probably would have never hit any of the many logs I have come in contact with.
I really like the 1542 Alumacraft I have now, I am in the process of talking with a guy to fab me some small pods for it. That should help me out with the draft in the rear. I am still toying with the idea of getting a jet kit for the 1999 Merc 25hp 2smoker I have now. I would add a 30hp Merc Carb if I put the jet kit on it since they are the same motor. I have looked at the outboard jet website and it looks like they carry a jet kit for the 1999 Merc 25hp 2 stroke. Does anyone know about how much it would cost?
After I hit my first log I started looking at the Alweld 1552 https://www.alweld.com/custom_boats_flat_bottom.html. I like the 15 foot length of my current boat and really like the idea of the welded hull, another 10 inches of width, the 20 inch transom, 22 inch side height (vice 21 on my Alumacraft) and the 40hp max on the 1552 Alweld! If only I could go back in time this is the boat I would have got in the first place.
I would like to set it up with a side console and a Tohatsu MD35Jet. I really like the Tohatsu because its a 50hp powerhead with 35hp at the jet. Its also a 2 stroke and only weighs 197lbs https://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/35jet_spec.html.
I have always been a Mercury guy but Merc 40Jet is only 30hp at the jet and weighs 223lbs (Tohatsu makes all Mercs 35hp and under anyway). It weighs more and has less power?????????? Same with the Yamaha.
Is there an outboard jet that has an even 40hp At the jet???? Maybe an E-tech? I cant find any info on their website about jet outboards.
If I go with the Alweld I will sell the Alumacraft after this summer and put some $$$$$ towards the Alweld. I like the Alweld 1552 LA model because it has the bigger deck and comes with pedestal seat bases installed front and rear. This Alweld 1552 LA in olive drab, with a TohatsuMD35Jet, rigged out with a side console, and perforated alum floor is my ultimate dream boat. Small, fast, shallow!
Any opinions, or advice on this?
Thanks in advance.